How To Make Roasted Chipotle Chicken | How To Feed a Loon

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper offers heat but is more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cost-effective for roasting.

Start by preparing the chipotle peppers. Open the can and use fingers to pull out about 6-7 chipotle peppers, removing some seeds to reduce heat.

Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Thinly slice 8 cloves of garlic and add them to the skillet. Stir frequently and let them simmer for about 5 minutes until they are toasted but not burnt.

Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain.

In the same skillet with the remaining oil, add 2 cups of chopped onions and let them simmer for about 5 minutes until reduced and starting to turn golden brown.

Return the toasted garlic to the skillet with the onions.

Add 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup chili sauce, 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Add the chopped chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the mixture.

Stir everything together and let it cook down for about 20 minutes until it reaches a desired consistency.

Prepare about 4 pounds of chicken parts (legs, wings, thighs) in a large bowl.

Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and mix to coat.

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