Slow Cooked Orange Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate1/4 cup barbecue sauce1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/4 cup chopped red onion4 teaspoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold waterGrated orange zestOptional: Hot cooked rice and chopped parsley

Preparation

Place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended.

Place chicken and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with juice mixture. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads at least 165°, 4-5 hours.

Remove chicken from slow cooker; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon juices over chicken; top with orange zest. If desired, serve with hot cooked rice and sprinkle with parsley.