Whiskey Orange Chipotle Chicken Tighs Drums Recipes

WHISKEY ORANGE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN THIGHS AND DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Add the cilantro, garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, tomato paste, marmalade, whiskey, olive oil, salt and black pepper to a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Put the chicken thighs and drumsticks in a resealable bag or an airtight container. Pour the marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 2 days (if the chicken is in a bag, place the bag in a baking dish before refrigerating it to avoid leaks).
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Arrange the chicken in a large roasting pan, skin-side up. Pour in the marinade along with the chicken.
• Bake until the skin is fully caramelized and crispy and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thighs reads 170 degrees F, 45 to 55 minutes. Serve garnished with a bit of fresh cilantro.

ORANGE-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the broth, marmalade, oil, vinegar, chipotle pepper, honey, chili powder and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°., Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Place cooking juices in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

SLOW-COOKED ORANGE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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 over chicken; top with orange zest.

CHICKEN WITH ORANGE-CHIPOTLE GLAZE

Steps:

• Whisk together the orange juice concentrate, chipotle pepper, balsamic vinegar, molasses, and mustard.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper and grill or broil 2 minutes.
• Turn chicken and brush with glaze. Cook 5 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with glaze.
• Turn chicken again and brush well with glaze. Cook until done - center of chicken should no longer be pink - 2-3 minutes longer.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Butterfly cut each thigh (Slice the inside of the thigh so that it will cook quicker and more evenly). Season each thigh front and back with cumin and pepper.
• Heat oil in large frying pan over medium high. Add both of the onions and bell pepper, saute for about 5 minute.
• Add chicken thighs and brown for about 10 minute turning over once to brown both sides.
• Add the 2 tablespoons of chipotle puree and 2 peppers. Disolve and sprinkle the chicken bullion cubes over the chicken (or if you have granulated bullion, add 2 tablespoons).
• Add about 2 cups water, or enough to barely cover the chicken. Mix the water in the pan a bit and taste if it needs more salt.
• Cover and cook for about 20 mins on medium high or until the juices from the chicken run clear and the sauce has thickened enough for your taste. When done, turn pan off and add the cilantro.
• Serve with rice.

MILDLY SWEET WHISKEY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• Cook the chicken thighs until no longer pink in the center and somewhat charred on the outside, about 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Let chicken cool until able to handle easily, cut into strips, and put into a large glass bowl.
• Stir pineapple juice, bourbon whiskey, soy sauce, garlic cloves, brown sugar, and black pepper together in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir until the sugar dissolves, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While the sauce simmers, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms in hot butter until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir into the simmering sauce.
• Pour the mushrooms and sauce over the chicken strips and toss to coat.