CROCK-POT MEXICAN ORANGE CHICKEN (POLLO CON NARANJA)
My husband had open-heart surgery when we were living on the Texas-Mexican border in 2001. The wife of his heart-surgeon, Velda de La Garza, wrote a heart-healthy Mexican cookbook (*Healthy Mexican Cooking*), which we purchased while he was in the hospital. This dish is one of our favorites -- an easy Mexican take on that old favorite, Orange Chicken. We found it needed a little more spice than called for; you could either up the cayenne or leave the jalapeno seeds in. But then we like spicy food!
Provided by lecole54
Categories Chicken
Time 6h15m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set crock pot to high.
- Add orange juice, garlic, pepper, cumin, cayenne, jalapeno and salt to blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Place chicken pieces in crock pot and pour orange juice mixture over chicken. Top with onions and potatoes.
- Cook for 6 hours on high. Internal chicken temperature should reach 160 before serving, and the meat should fall off the bone.
- Great served over rice!
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Belmin Bilali
bilali.belmin@gmail.comI've never made Mexican orange chicken before, but this recipe made it easy. It was so good, I'll definitely be making it again.
Osama Tahir
tahir@aol.comThis recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
N New
newn@gmail.comI'm allergic to oranges, so I substituted pineapple juice and it turned out great!
Zuhaib Ali
z@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great freezer meal.
Mike Mike (Dlvisual002)
m-m78@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Dulal Miya
miya_dulal@yahoo.comThis recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be perfect for someone who likes a little heat.
raifurqan abbaskharal
r-abbaskharal6@hotmail.comI substituted chicken thighs for the breasts and it turned out great. The sauce is amazing!
Carol Bonnecaze
b26@gmail.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!
Tofick Siraj
tsiraj6@gmail.comI've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is perfect.
Mohammed Faisal
f-m@gmail.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orange-chipotle sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a complete meal.