Smoky Orange Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Smoky Orange Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for drizzling); 1 small onion, chopped; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo; ½ cup ketchup; ¼ cup orange juice concentrate; 1 orange, zest of; 1 cup chicken broth; 4 (6 -8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves; McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning, to taste (or salt and pepper); romaine lettuce; thinly sliced red onion; 4 crusty rolls, split, toasted, and buttered

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
1 small onion, chopped
2 chipotle chiles in adobo
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup orange juice concentrate
1 orange, zest of
1 cup chicken broth
4 (6 -8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning, to taste (or salt and pepper)
romaine lettuce
thinly sliced red onion
4 crusty rolls, split, toasted, and buttered

1
Preheat a grill pan over med-high heat.
2
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat; add in oil and saute onion 3-5 minutes or until soft.
3
In a blender, combine chipotle peppers in adobo, ketchup, orange juice concentrate, orange zest, and chicken broth; blend on high speed until sauce is smooth.
4
Pour sauce into saucepan with onion; heat to a bubble; decrease heat to simmer.
5
Coat chicken lightly with a drizzle of oil and season with grill seasoning blend or salt and pepper.
6
Grill 5-6 minutes on the first side, turn.
7
Remove half of the barbecue sauce to a small bowl and baste chicken liberally with it.
8
Turn chicken after 4 minutes; coat with sauce again and cook another 2-3 minutes.
9
To serve: slice grilled chicken on an angle and fan out 1 breast on each bun bottom.
10
Spoon remaining sauce from saucepan over the sliced chicken.
11
Serve oven faced with the lettuce and red onion setting on bun tops to the side; garnish with orange wedges.

1069

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for drizzling), 1 small onion, chopped, 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, ½ cup ketchup, and more.

Yes, Smoky Orange Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches 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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Smoky Orange Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches

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