Red, White, and Blueberry Grilled Chicken

Recipesfull introduces to you: 4th of July Recipes. (Red, White, and Blueberry Grilled Chicken). These colors don't run, but they do stain, so I recommend eating this delicious, red, white and blueberry chicken outdoors at a barbeque. Smoky, spicy meats have been paired with sweet-and-sour, fruit-based sauces since we've had cooks, so that this combo works beautifully is no big surprise. And yes, other juicy fruit like peaches, or other berries will work nicely.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Red, White, and Blueberry Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cloves minced garlic

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

⅓ cup white sugar

⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

2 cups fresh blueberries

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Whisk oil salt paprika chipotle pepper cayenne pepper black pepper and garlic in a bowl to make marinade. Place chicken breasts in marinade and turn to coat evenly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 2

Spread sugar in a saucepan set over medium heat. Do not stir but watch closely as sugar begins to melt after about 1 minute. As sugar melts it will gradually turn a golden color. Continue watching but not stirring. When all sugar has melted and golden color just begins to darken a bit (after 1 minute or less) remove pan from heat. Pour in vinegar and stir until sugar dissolves.

Step 3

Place pan over medium-high heat and add blueberries to the sugar-vinegar mixture. Bring to a simmer reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until blueberries soften and mixture begins to thicken 4 or 5 minutes. It should be a syrup-like consistency. If sauce seems too thin simmer a few more minutes. If it seems too thick add a splash of water. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Set a strainer over a bowl. Strain berries using a spatula to push through as much juice as possible. Discard skins.

Step 5

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Drain excess marinade from chicken.

Step 6

Place chicken breasts on preheated grill. Cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate and allow to rest a few minutes.

Step 7

Serve breasts on a swirl of blueberry sauce with more sauce drizzled on top.

Nutritional Information

Red, White, and Blueberry Grilled Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 279

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.4g 51%

Carbohydrates: 29.1g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 24.2g

Fat: 6.7g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 67.2mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 1052.4IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.2mg 125%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 8.9mg 15%

Folate: 9.6mcg 2%

Calcium: 25mg 3%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 32.6mg 12%

Potassium: 326.9mg 9%

Sodium: 1540mg 62%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 60.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.