Father's Day - Grilled Chicken


Dear [NAME],

Here's wishing you a Happy Father's Day and fond thoughts of the man who helped shape the person you are today.

To help you enjoy Father's Day, here's a heart-warming recipe for grilled chicken with a cherry-chipotle barbecue sauce.

Blessings,
[NAME]
[TITLE]

Grilled Chicken with Cherry-Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh or frozen (and thawed) dark sweet cherries

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/3 cup cherry preserves

1/3 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Preparation:
Stir cherries, broth, preserves, ketchup, vinegar, chipotle peppers, thyme, and allspice in a small deep bowl.

Transfer to a shallow non-reactive dish large enough to hold chicken.

Add the chicken and turn to coat well.

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat grill to high.

Oil the grill rack.

Remove the chicken from the marinade.

Transfer the marinade to a medium skillet.

Reduce the grill heat to medium and grill the chicken until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 9 minutes per side.

Meanwhile, bring the marinade to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the sauce is reduced by about half, 12 to 15 minutes.

Let the chicken cool slightly; serve with the sauce.