Serves 4
35 min
Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Barbecue Sauce
Recipe GLPRaf0a11365bdb3a
Tender grilled chicken breasts topped with a homemade sweet and tangy blueberry barbecue sauce. Fresh Florida blueberries are simmered with ketchup, vinegar, and warm spices to create a unique glaze that perfectly complements smoky grilled chicken.
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Ingredients
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt to taste
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
½ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
¼ cup minced onion
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
¼ cup vinegar
Directions
Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a non-reactive saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced onion to the heated oil and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Pour in the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the fresh blueberries to the simmering sauce. Reduce heat to low and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, approximately 10 minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree until completely smooth. For an extra-smooth texture, pass the sauce through a fine mesh sieve. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts. Pat them dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Lightly coat the seasoned chicken breasts with the remaining 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil on both sides.
Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side without moving them, allowing grill marks to form.
Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the second side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer at the thickest part.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle or serve with the blueberry barbecue sauce on the side.
