Chipotle-Orange Chicken with Roasted Butternut Squash
Chipotle-Orange Chicken with Roasted Butternut Squash is a flavorful and healthy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of chipotle chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and then cooked to perfection in the air fryer. The butternut squash is roasted with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and adds a touch of sweetness to the dish. The orange juice adds a bright acidity that balances out the richness of the chicken and squash. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your home!
Chipotle-Orange Chicken with Roasted Butternut Squash was born out of a desire to create a healthy and flavorful dish that could be easily made at home. I started with a classic chicken and squash dish, but I wanted to add some extra flavor and depth. I decided to marinate the chicken in a blend of chipotle chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. The chipotle chili powder adds a smoky heat to the chicken, while the cumin adds a warm earthiness. The salt and pepper help to enhance the natural flavors of the chicken. Once the chicken was marinated, I cooked it in the air fryer until it was cooked through. The air fryer cooks the chicken quickly and evenly, and it results in a juicy and tender chicken. While the chicken was cooking, I roasted the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. The olive oil helps to caramelize the squash, and the salt and pepper help to enhance the natural sweetness of the squash. Once the chicken and squash were cooked, I served them together with a drizzle of orange juice. The orange juice adds a bright acidity that balances out the richness of the chicken and squash. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your home!
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 cup butternut squash, peeled and cubed
Instructions
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, chipotle chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat.
  3. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, toss the butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
  5. Serve the chicken with the roasted butternut squash and a drizzle of orange juice.
Why It Works
  • The chipotle chili powder adds a smoky heat to the chicken, while the cumin adds a warm earthiness.
  • The salt and pepper help to enhance the natural flavors of the chicken.
  • The air fryer cooks the chicken quickly and evenly, and it results in a juicy and tender chicken.
  • The olive oil helps to caramelize the squash, and the salt and pepper help to enhance the natural sweetness of the squash.
  • The orange juice adds a bright acidity that balances out the richness of the chicken and squash.