The word chipotle is derived from chilpoctli an Aztec word, and is a smoked red dried jalapeño chili from Mexico.
The chili is used in Mexican prepared foods as well as Mexican-American, Tex-Mex, and prepared dishes of the Southwestern parts of the US, like New Mexico.
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The glaze can be used as a dipping sauce for sweet potato fries, baked ham, turkey, pork or beef ribs and even chicken.
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Chipotle Cinnamon Orange Glaze
1 teaspoon chipotle in adobe
Juice from 1/2 an orange
1 1/2 teaspoon raw honey
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt
Blend together in a blender until smooth. Makes 1 cup.
Roasted Chicken With Chipotle Cinnamon Orange Glaze
Using a knife and make slits all over each boneless, skinless chicken breast. You can use breast’s with the skin on.
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Next, spoon on some sauce or glaze and spread out over the meat. Set aside for about 30 to 40 minutes and allow the flavor of the spices marinade the meat.
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Place chicken into a 350 degree preheated oven for for 40 minutes or until internal chicken temperature is 165 degrees.
Plate and serve with you favorite side dish.
Here are a few side dish suggestions.
- Peach & Shaved Fennel Salad
- Chickpea Carrot & Arugula Salad
- Carrot Cranberry Salad
- Mediterranean Potato Salad
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Looks delicious, Great flavoring for chicken.
Thanks Jovina. I tested this recipe out on chicken to see how will it tasted, and to see if it would be worth using to roast a turkey.