Grilled Chicken with Blueberry BBQ Sauce
This unique Grilled Chicken with Blueberry BBQ sauce recipe delivers an unexpected flavor twist with its sweet-tangy sauce. The vibrant purple-blue glaze creates a stunning presentation that immediately establishes you as a serious grilling aficionado.
Equipment
- Grill gas or charcoal, preheated to medium-high
- Saucepan medium-sized for sauce preparation
- Blender or food processor for pureeing sauce
- Zip-top bag for marinating chicken
- Basting Brush for applying sauce during grilling
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts bone-in
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, ketchup, garlic powder, and ginger powder in a medium saucepan.
- Bring mixture to a low boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Pour the BBQ sauce into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Reserve 2/3 of the sauce for serving. Place chicken breasts and remaining 1/3 cup of BBQ sauce into a zip-top bag.
- Seal bag and turn to coat chicken evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard used marinade. Grill chicken for 7-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush chicken with a portion of the reserved sauce.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with remaining BBQ sauce.
Notes
For best results, reserve most of the BBQ sauce before marinating to avoid cross-contamination. The sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. This sauce also works great with pork chops or as a glaze for grilled salmon.