chili-orange chicken

FC, FL
Updated on Oct 13, 2013

For those who like it spicier add 1/4 tsp. or more of crushed chipotle chili pepper to the sauce in step 1.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup mild enchilada sauce
  • 1/4 cup barbeque sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 - bone- in chicken breast ( about 2 1/2 to 3 lb.) skin removed.
  • 3 tablespoons orange marmalde
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 3 teaspoons grated orange zest

How To Make chili-orange chicken

  • Step 1
    Mix the 2 sauces in a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
  • Step 2
    Mix cumin & chili powder in a small cup. Rub all over chicken. Put chicken in the slow cooker making sure to turn the chicken to coat with sauce.
  • Step 3
    Cover & cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 7 hours until chicken is cooked through.
  • Step 4
    Turn off cooker. Remove chicken to a platter. Stir marmalade into sauce until blended. Stir in cilantro & orange zest, then pour over chicken.

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #pot
Keyword: #crock
Ingredient: Chicken

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