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Orange-Chipotle Chicken

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Juicy chicken breasts bathed in a sweet and smoky orange-chipotle marinade, then oven-roasted to perfection. This dish balances citrus brightness with subtle heat for an irresistible dinner favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce + 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a blender, combine orange juice, chipotle peppers, honey, garlic, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour marinade over them, coating well.
  4. Cover with foil and let marinate for at least 20 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally. Uncover for the last 5 minutes to caramelize.
  6. Let rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice and spoon pan juices over top.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the brightest flavor.
  • Adjust chipotle quantity for desired spice level.
  • Marinating overnight deepens the flavor.
  • Leftovers are great in tacos or salads.

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