Chipotle Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Chipotle Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3 pounds chicken parts; 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 pounds chicken parts
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
lime wedges

1
Cook onion, garlic, and bay leaf in butter and 1/2 tablespoon oil with 1/8 teaspoon salt in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2
Pat chicken dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Brown chicken in remaining tablespoon oil in 2 batches, 5 to 6 minutes per batch, transferring to a plate as browned.
3
Discard all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet, then stir in chile powder and onion mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in water and bring to a simmer, scraping up brown bits.
4
Add chicken and cook, covered, over low heat, turning chicken once, until just cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer chicken and onions with a slotted spoon to a platter. Skim off and discard fat from sauce, then boil until slightly thickened. Stir in lime juice and cilantro and spoon sauce over chicken.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Braised Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chipotle Braised Chicken

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