Caramelized Chipotle Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped canned chipotle chile in adobo (from a 7-ounce can)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 whole chickens, each cut into 8 pieces (about 3 1/2 pounds each)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until golden, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate. Reduce heat to medium and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, about 15 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and remaining ingredients, except chicken, to skillet with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 25 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
  4. Coat chicken with half of sauce, then roast, skin side up, in a 17-by 11-inch heavy 4-sided sheet pan 25 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with remaining sauce, then continue roasting until chicken is cooked through and well browned in spots, 20 to 25 minutes more.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

642 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.2g 10% DV
Total Fat 39.5g 51% DV
Carbs 68.6g 25% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 41.2g 82% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 928.3mg 40% DV
Potassium 444.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 142.8mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 143mg 11% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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