Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Thighs Recipe By Tasty

MAMA'S KITCHEN'S RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• (You can use the adobo the chilies are packed in if you like. It will make it hotter!).
• Combine all ingredients in a heavy sauce pan and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
• Allow to cool a little if desired.
• Transfer to a food processor or blender and blend until sauce is smooth. I use my immersion blender.
• Remove seeds from sauce using a fine mesh strainer if desired.

RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Lightly flatten the chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness to promote even cooking.
• Mix together the salt, sugar and water until thoroughly combined; add the chicken and allow the chicken to brine for 30 minutes.
• Slightly warm the raspberry preserves until liquid, add remaining ingredients, mixing well; divide in half.
• Remove the chicken from brine, brush with half the glaze, place on hot grill and cook for approximately 4 minutes turning only once; leaving the grill uncovered.
• When plating, drizzle the remaining glaze over the chicken and enjoy!

RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. In a small food processor/chopper, add all the ingredients for the chipotle sauce. Puree till smooth. Add to a small saucepan and cook over low/medium heat till the sauce has reduced and is nice and thick, about 20 minutes. Take off heat, let cool, grab your baster and tongues, and let's get ready to grill!! Heat your grill to medium high heat. Baste your grill grates with vegetable oil to ensure your chicken won't stick. Wash and pat dry your chicken pieces. Once the grill is ready, place your chicken pieces on the grill. Let chicken sear on one side, flip over, let chicken sear on the flip side. Turn down your heat to medium low and continue cooking. Chicken with bone in will take about 35 minutes or so till the internal temperature reads 165F and juices run clear. About 10 minutes before you know the chicken will be cooked through, start basting with the raspberry chipotle sauce. Let cook for a couple of minutes, flip over and baste the other side. Do this every few minutes for the last 10 minutes or so before chicken is completely cooked through. This will ensure a beautiful coating of sticky gooey GOODNESS!! Enjoy!!