Name: Smoky Chicken with Cherry BBQ Sauce
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 tsp Kosher salt, divided; 1 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika, divided (smoked is recommended); 1 lb Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, thin cutlets recommended; 3/4 cup Cherries, pitted (or defrosted unsweetened frozen cherries); 1 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 1 Tbsp Molasses; 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard; 2 Tbsp Chives, minced

Smoky Chicken with Cherry BBQ Sauce

Joan

Serves 4 (3 oz chicken and 3 Tbsp sauce)

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Chicken

Servings 4

Ingredients

2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 tsp Kosher salt, divided
1 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika, divided (smoked is recommended)
1 lb Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, thin cutlets recommended
3/4 cup Cherries, pitted (or defrosted unsweetened frozen cherries)
1 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp Molasses
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp Chives, minced

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together oil, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp paprika; rub evenly over chicken and set aside.
Into a blender place cherries, vinegar, molasses, mustard and remaining 1/4 tsp each smoked paprika and salt; blend until smooth and set aside.
Make sure your grill grates are super clean. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat (or set a large grill pan over two burners or broil).
Grill chicken, flipping once, until cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing; serve drizzled with sauce and sprinkled with chives.
Serving size: 3 oz chicken, 3 Tbsp sauce