Friday, July 2, 2021

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Blackberry Barbecue Sauce

Gerry found a recipe on the Food Network. This is slightly adapted from one by MICHAEL SYMON.

In a small bowl, combine 1 T. coriander, 1 T. paprika and 1 T. salt. Pat 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry with paper towels, season on both sides with the spice mixture and place in a gallon-size zip-top bag. Refrigerate for several hours but preferably overnight.

Brush the chicken thighs with olive oil and grill, basting with the sauce.

Blackberry Barbecue Sauce

3 pints fresh blackberries

12 oz. dark beer

1/2 c. peach balsamic vinegar

1/2 c. Moderna balsamic vinegar

1 cup red wine vinegar

1/2 c packed light brown sugar

1 onion, sliced

1 clove garlic, minced (or 1 T. roasted garlic)

1 habanero pepper, seeded and diced

1T. ground chipotle chile powder

1T. finely ground coffee

1T. ground coriander

1 T. ground cumin

In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries, beer, vinegars, sugar, onion, garlic, habanero, chipotle powder, coffee, coriander and cumin. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours. Carefully puree the sauce in a blender or food processor, then strain or not (seeds are not obnoxious.)

Store extra sauce for the future.