Strawberry BBQ Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Strawberry BBQ Chicken
Description
Strawberry BBQ Chicken begins by roasting fresh halved strawberries until soft and caramelized, then simmering them with ketchup, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, and spices to create a smooth, fruity BBQ sauce. The sauce is blended until smooth to develop a vibrant texture. Chicken thighs are seasoned simply with salt and pepper and grilled over indirect heat while being basted frequently with the strawberry BBQ sauce to build layers of flavor and a sticky glaze. A finishing sear over direct heat further caramelizes the sauce. Alongside, a creamy avocado sauce made from ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, and basil complements the sweet and tangy grilled chicken, adding freshness to each bite. The preparation balances the sweetness and acidity of strawberries with savory grilled meat to deliver a distinctive BBQ experience.
Ingredients
Strawberry BBQ Chicken:
- 2 pounds strawberry hulled and halved, fresh
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic micro-grated or finely minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper freshly cracked
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon basil roughly chopped, fresh
- 4 chicken thighs
- salt
- black pepper
Avocado Sauce:
- 1/2 avocado ripe
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon basil minced, fresh
- strawberry salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum boil, making sure to curl up the edges to catch all of the natural liquids.
- Place strawberries on pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fragrant, soft and caramelized.
- Remove and allow to cool slightly before transferring to a medium sauce pan.
- Combine all remaining ingredients into the sauce pan and stir. Continue to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring periodically.
- Using an immersion blender, blend sauce until smooth. You can also transfer and blend in a food processor.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and heat grill to medium-high heat.
- Oil grates and place on indirect heat, turning very 5 minutes for 20 minutes.
- Start to baste lightly every 3 minutes, turning twice. To finish, transfer to direct heat and baste one more time. Make sure chicken reaches an internal temperture of 165 degrees. Chicken sizes can vary greatly and therefore, so can cooking time.
- Remove and allow to rest.
- Meanwhile, in a small food processor, blend avocado, plain Greek yogurt and fresh basil. You can also mash with a fork. Place into an airtight plastic bag, snip the corner and drizzle over plated chicken.
- Top with additional minced basil, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 668mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 839mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 137.5mg | 153% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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