Wicked Cherry Chipotle

Gretl

This was posted recently on the Food/Wine Discussion list (called Cherry Cha Cha Chipotle Chicken; that title is just TOO silly ) and was the winner of the 2003 Oregon Fryer Commission recipe contest. There, I'm giving proper credit.[p]Originally written for skillet-sauteed chicken breasts, here's my Egg adaptation. I used about 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, spread them with about 2 T canola oil, and gave them an all-over generous sprinkling of Ken Stone's Wicked Grin rub. I Egged them direct on a raised grid at about 350, turning a couple of times, until internal temp measured 160. This took about 40 minutes, give or take. I placed them in the skillet with the sauce, and heated it the whole thing up for a few minutes. Served it with brown rice and steamed broccoli with lime. It turned out just great. This sauce should be perfect for pork, too. I'll definitely make it again. And if I EVER get motivated enough, I'll learn how to post pictures.[p]Cherry Chipotle Sauce
2 T Unsalted butter
1/2 C Chopped shallots
1 T Minced garlic (I used much more)
1 tsp Ground cumin
2 Whole bay leaves
1/3 C Merlot
1 T Finely minced canned chipotle chilies in adobo (I use much more)
2 T Balsamic vinegar
1/2 C Cherry preserves
1/2 C Chopped dried tart cherries[p]In a large skillet on medium-low heat, melt the butter and sautee the shallots until transparent. Add the garlic and cumin, and cook for another minute. Add the bay leaves, merlot, chipotle chilies, vinegar, cherry preserves, and dried cherries. Simmer gently over low heat until sauce is reduced and slightly thickened. If you want to make it even thicker, add about a tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water and bring to a boil.

Lawn Ranger

Gretl,
Hey girl! We really need to see the pic of this one. Think of it as a favor to the rest of us. BTW...I had to find a new host for my pics the other night, and followed the Whiz's advise on his site. Had it done and was posting in about 5 minutes. How's the weather?[p]Mike

QBabe

Gretl,[p]Hey there! Long time no "see"...[p]This sounds scrumptious. Thanks for sharing it.[p]Tonia
:~)

Gretl

Lawn Ranger,
In a four-letter word, COLD. But today was beautifully sunny, which is rare around here. The temperature was 5 above when I left for work this morning. Tomorrow is supposed to be even colder.[p]I'll work on that phot thang. I promise.[p]Cheers,
G.

Gretl

QBabe,
Yeah, my nose has been to the computer grindstone lately. I'm such a slacker by nature that when I actually WORK, it totally wears me out. But I do check the Forum, and I'm always Egging. It's good hearing from you. "Hi" to Larry.
Cheers,
G.

DTM

Yo Gretl,
Thanks for the recipe. Very timely for me. I've been reading the raspberry chipotle....fruit chipotle stuff. Out here in Sept we pick huckleberries high up in the mountains. Related to blueberries w/ 10x plus the flavor. I've been conjuring up an experiment and this recipe will be a great starting point.
Thanks
Dan