Orange Chipotle Chicken

Slow Cooker Orange Chipotle Chicken is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Easy prep, flavorful results. Love it for busy weeknights! This makes a great freezer meal - be sure to check out the simple instructions on how to do it!

Course Main Dish - Chicken

Cuisine American - Southern

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 5

Servings

Calories 165kcal

Author Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 cup onions diced
½ cup chicken stock
⅓ cup orange marmalade up to 2 tablespoons more depending on tastes
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1-½ tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, orange marmalade, vinegar, chipotle pepper, honey, and garlic powder.
Pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°.
Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm.
Place cooking juices in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth.
Gradually stir into the pan.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Pour over the chicken.
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.

Freezer meal

Put all ingredients except cornstarch and water into a large ziploc freezer bag or vacuum seal.
Label and date.
Freeze for 3-4 months.
The day before you're ready to cook it move to the refrigerator to thaw.
Next day dump it all in the slow cooker and proceed with the recipe as written.

Notes

Storage:

Refrigerate 3-4 days in an airtight container. Freeze for 3 or 4 months.

Tips:

Don't skip the cornstack slurry—this means adding water to the cornstarch. Dumping it straight in to the marinade will make it clumpy!

Try not to peek into the crockpot until the time is close to finished. Lifting the lid lets out steam that's vital to the slow cooking process.

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