Chipotle Orange Marinade Recipes

SCALLOPS WITH CHIPOTLE-ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt 1 tblsp. butter in large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
• Season scallops with paprika and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Add scallops to pan and cook quickly approximately 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Do not overcook scallops!
• Remove from pan and set aside, keep warm.
• Add orange juice, zest and chile to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits.
• Bring to a boil, cook about 2 minutes.
• Add remaining butter and salt, stirring with a whisk until sauce is smooth.
• Serve scallops with sauce, sprinkle with onions.
• Recommend serving with rice and steamed broccoli florets.

WHISKEY ORANGE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN THIGHS AND DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Add the cilantro, garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, tomato paste, marmalade, whiskey, olive oil, salt and black pepper to a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Put the chicken thighs and drumsticks in a resealable bag or an airtight container. Pour the marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 2 days (if the chicken is in a bag, place the bag in a baking dish before refrigerating it to avoid leaks).
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Arrange the chicken in a large roasting pan, skin-side up. Pour in the marinade along with the chicken.
• Bake until the skin is fully caramelized and crispy and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thighs reads 170 degrees F, 45 to 55 minutes. Serve garnished with a bit of fresh cilantro.

BIRD'S ORANGE CHIPOTLE BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Using a small food processor or an immulsion blender, mix all ingredients well. Simmer over low heat in a small saucepan until reduced and thickened to your liking, about 20-30 minutes.
• Grill chicken, pork, ribs, or even burgers. Brush with sauce the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.