It really is that easy in less then 30 minutes you can have this healthy version of Chili Orange Chicken on the dinner table and your family begging for second you can serve over white or brown rice or if you want an even lighter version serve in lettuce cup.
Rinse chicken, pat dry, and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks.
In a 3-quart or larger electric slow cooker, combine chicken, onion, garlic, orange peel, chiles, cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, and cumin; mix lightly. Pour in orange juice and sherry. Cover and cook at LOW setting until chicken is very tender when pierced (6 to 7 hours).
Skim and discard fat from cooking liquid, if necessary; then blend in xanthan gum or other thickener. Increase cooker heat setting to high; cover and cook, stirring 2 or 3 times, until sauce is thickened (about 10 more minutes). Season to taste with salt; garnish with orange slices. Makes 6 servings
