Orange Chipotle Chicken With Cilantro Rice Recipe

Name: Orange Chipotle Chicken With Cilantro Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder or 1 teaspoon mild chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided; 1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 4 (1/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast, rinsed and patted dry, pounded 1/2-inch thick; 1 medium navel oranges, juice of or 1/3 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 2 cups cooked white rice or 2 cups brown rice; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder or 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 (1/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast, rinsed and patted dry, pounded 1/2-inch thick
1 medium navel oranges, juice of or 1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or 2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 cups cooked white rice or 2 cups brown rice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf

1
In a small bowl, combine chile powder, cumin and 1/4 tsp salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet to medium-high. Tilt skillet to coat bottom lightly. Season both sides of chicken with chile-cumin mixture and cook for 3 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2
Add orange juice and maple syrup to juice and bits left in skillet and cook for 1 minute to thicken slightly (until it measures 1/4 cup liquid), stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in chipotle chiles in adobo sauce and orange zest. Add chicken back to skillet, return to heat and cook for 1 minute on medium-high, turning constantly.
3
In a medium bowl, combine rice, cilantro and remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Serve chicken over rice and spoon any excess glaze over top chicken pieces.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder or 1 teaspoon mild chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided, 1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Orange Chipotle Chicken With Cilantro Rice 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.

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Orange Chipotle Chicken With Cilantro Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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