Pressure-Cooker Orange Chipotle Chicken

Pressure-Cooker Orange Chipotle Chicken

from tasteofhome.com
1 servings

The citrus in this delicious chicken dish keeps things fresh and lively. We're big on spice in our house, so sometimes I use two chipotle peppers. —Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water, divided
  • 1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Grated orange zest

Directions

  1. 1

    Place 1/2 cup water, orange juice concentrate, barbecue sauce, chipotle pepper, salt and garlic powder in a blender; cover and process until blended.

  2. 2

    Place chicken and onion in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; top with juice mixture. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°. Remove chicken from pressure cooker; keep warm.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons water until smooth; gradually stir into pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over chicken; top with orange zest.