Best Blackberry Chicken Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BLACKBERRY BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the coriander, paprika and salt. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, season on both sides with the spice mixture and place in a gallon-size zip-top bag. Refrigerate for several hours but preferably overnight.
• Prepare and preheat your lump charcoal grill to create two heat zones: high and low.
• Brush the chicken thighs with olive oil and place them skin-side down on the hot side of the grill. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Uncover and move the chicken to the low side of the grill, skin-side up. Cover and cook until the thighs reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Pour half the Blackberry BBQ Sauce into a medium bowl and use it to baste the chicken occasionally during the final 10 minutes of cooking.
• Remove the chicken from the grill. Serve with the remaining sauce on the side.
• In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries, beer, vinegars, sugar, onion, garlic, habanero, chipotle powder, coffee, coriander and cumin. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours. Carefully puree the sauce in a blender or food processor, then strain.

BLACKBERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash 2 tablespoons berries. Add 1/4 cup broth, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon paprika and cumin., Place chicken in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; pour broth mixture over the top. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, pepper and remaining paprika. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove chicken and keep warm. , Skim fat from pan drippings. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir in drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken; sprinkle with remaining blackberries.

PAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CRUSHED BLACKBERRY-ANCHO SAUCE AND GREEN ONION SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• For the puree: Combine the ancho and water in a small bowl and let stand 30 minutes. Drain well, reserving the soaking liquid. Remove the seeds and stems and puree in a food processor with the garlic, cilantro and 1/2 cup of the liquid, adding more if needed.
• For the sauce: Melt the butter in a medium or large nonreactive saucepan over medium heat. Saute the celery, carrot and onions until the celery and carrot are tender and the onions are translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the peppercorns and continue cooking 2 more minutes. Add the port, red wine, cranberry juice concentrate, ancho puree, sugar and stock, stirring constantly and making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan. Cook until the mixture is reduced by half, strain, season to taste with salt and pepper and fold in the blackberries.
• For the chicken: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, chile powder and season with salt and pepper. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
• Saute 2 cloves of garlic and spinach. Cool down over ice.
• Divide the spinach among the chicken breasts, placing it in the center of each. Roll up the meat and tie with kitchen string. Dredge the rolls in the flour mixture and shake off the excess.
• In a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil until almost smoking and sear the rolls until slightly crusty, about 1 minute on each side. Place the pan in the oven and cook the meat an additional 8 minutes for medium. Let rest before slicing.
• For the potatoes: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush scallions with some of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place on a sheet pan and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and coarsely chop. Toss the potatoes with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until just a bit overcooked but not brown. As soon as they come out of the oven, place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl, add the garlic, scallions, and butter. Smash with a potato masher to achieve a rustic texture, not smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

BLACKBERRY BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. While the chicken breasts are cooking, whisk together the chicken broth, thyme, blackberry spread, and balsamic vinegar.
• Once the chicken breasts have browned on both sides, pour in the blackberry sauce, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts over halfway through cooking. Serve with the reduced blackberry sauce. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with about 2 teaspoons of water, and stir into simmering sauce; let cook until thickened, about 1 minute.

SPICY GLUTEN-FREE CHICKEN AND CHEDDAR WAFFLES WITH BLACKBERRY-MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Muddle 4 blackberries in the bottom of a microwave-safe glass serving jar. Add chile powder and red pepper flakes, then maple syrup; stir syrup briskly until well combined.
• Place chicken in a large, shallow baking dish. Drizzle with orange juice and season liberally with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed. Whisk orange zest with coconut flour, almond flour, garlic, and paprika. Set dredging mixture aside.
• Mix gluten-free flour, baking powder, rosemary, thyme, and sea salt together in another bowl to start the waffle batter.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and spray with cooking spray.
• Beat butter and maple syrup together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs 1 at a time. Gradually add the gluten-free flour mixture and milk in 3 alternating batches. Stir in Cheddar cheese just until combined. Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron. Cook until crisp and deeply brown, 6 to 8 minutes per waffle. Place waffles on a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheating oven while preparing chicken.
• Line another baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently shake excess orange juice off each chicken tender and press all sides into the reserved coconut flour mixture. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Remove waffles from oven and keep warm.
• Bake chicken in the preheated oven, flipping halfway, until browned on both sides, about 20 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Microwave syrup until warm, about 1 minute. Top each waffle with a warm chicken tender or two and a handful of blackberries. Drizzle with the warmed spicy maple syrup.

BALSAMIC-BLACKBERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and thyme over chicken. Add chicken to the skillet. Saute chicken until no longer pink in the middle, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a serving plate and reduce heat to medium.
• Add remaining salt, jam, vinegar, and pepper to the skillet. Stir constantly until jam melts, about 1 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

BLACKBERRY BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and saute till translucent.
• Sprinkle salt, pepper, and thyme over the top of the chicken. Add chicken to skillet and saute 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium low. Add preserves, vinegar, and salt and pepper, stirring constantly until the preserves melt. Spoon the sauce over chicken to serve.

HOT BLACKBERRY BBQ CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine blackberries, ketchup, 1/4 cup water, jalapenos, vinegar, honey, garlic, and liquid smoke in a small saucepan. Stir in lime juice and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Mix together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a cup; stir mixture into the sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened and syrupy, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Toss wings with oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss until evenly coated.
• Cook wings on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• While the wings are cooking, pour sauce through a fine mesh strainer set over a container. Tap the strainer with a spoon while straining to squeeze out the last remaining drops of sauce from the residue.
• Place grilled wings into a large, clean bowl. Add hot blackberry BBQ sauce and toss until well coated. Serve hot.

BLACKBERRY BRANDY BBQ SAUCE (FOR CHICKEN)

Steps:

• 1. Mix all together in bowl.
• 2. Bake chicken for 1/2 hour, THEN top with the sauce.
• 3. Bake for an additional 15-20 mins.
• 4. *the sauce itself will taste very sweet, BUT after baking some of the sweetness will cook off. This stuff is delicious!

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH BLACKBERRY WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• In a bowl, combine the milk and egg.
• In another bowl, combine the pecans, bread crumbs and flour.
• Dip the chicken in the milk and egg, then coat with the pecan mixture.
• Saute the chicken in oil until browned on all sides.
• Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until the juices run clear when pierced at the thickest part.
• Sauce: combine the preserves and wine in a saucepan and heat through, stirring occasionally.
• Serve the chicken with the blackberry wine sauce drizzled over it.

BLACKBERRY BBQ DUMP CHICKEN (OAMC)

Steps:

• For immediate cooking: Preheat oven to 350º.
• Place all ingredients into a prepared baking dish, turn chicken to coat. Bake until chicken juices run clear - about 45-60 minutes for chicken pieces, or 20-30 minutes for chicken breasts.
• For freezing: Place all ingredients into a 1 Gallon freezer bag. Lay flat in freezer.
• To cook from the freezer: Thaw in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the oven to 350º.
• Empty the contents of the bag into a large baking dish and bake until the juices run clear *See above cooking times.

CRUMB-COATED CHICKEN & BLACKBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the flour, egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat chicken with flour, dip in egg, then coat with crumbs., In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve with salsa.

LIME CHICKEN WITH BLACKBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Finely grate zest from limes. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Place peels, lime juice, oil, pepper flakes and salt in a large dish or bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , In a bowl, combine blackberries, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and salt., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve with salsa.

BLACKBERRY SRIRACHA CHICKEN SLIDERS

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, stir together the first 7 ingredients. Add chicken, onion and garlic. Toss to combine., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, remove bones and skin; discard. Shred meat with 2 forks. Reserve 3 cups cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Return chicken and reserved juices to slow cooker; heat through. Using slotted spoon, serve on pretzel buns. Drizzle with additional chili sauce; top with lettuce and tomato., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

GRILLED CHICKEN & POLENTA WITH NECTARINE-BLACKBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Step 1 Preheat grill to medium-high. Step 2 Combine 1 tablespoon oil, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub 1 teaspoon of the mixture all over polenta. Rub the rest into both sides of chicken. Cut the polenta crosswise into 8 slices. Rub the cut sides of nectarine halves with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Step 3 Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Place the chicken, polenta slices and nectarines on the grill. Grill the polenta until hot and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Grill the nectarines, turning occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes total. Grill the chicken, until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken and nectarines to a cutting board. Coarsely chop the nectarines. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice. Step 4 While the chicken rests, combine the chopped nectarines, blackberries, cilantro, lime juice, hot sauce and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Layer the polenta, chicken and fruit salsa on 4 plates and serve. RECIPE TIPS Tip: To oil the grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Don't use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

BLACKBERRY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees with the rack placed in the center of the oven. Combine blackberries, honey, chipotle pepper and adobo, cinnamon, and lime juice in a sauce pan over medium heat. Reduce heat and leave to simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent the sauce from burning. While the sauce is simmering, lightly brown the chicken in a skillet or grill. Once both sides are browned, place the chicken in a casserole dish. Cover the chicken pieces with minced garlic and onion slices. Pour the blackberry-chipotle sauce over the chicken, making sure that each piece of chicken has a good amount of sauce on top. Cover the dish with a well-fitting lid or tin foil. Bake the chicken until cooked completely though, approximately 45 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or mint. This pairs well with herbed rice or coos coos and a green fruit or vegetable (such as fresh green beans, asparagus, or broccoli). Note: For the deepest flavor, marinate the chicken in the blackberry-chipotle sauce and garlic overnight or for a few hours prior to cooking. If a thicker sauce is desired, add a thickening agent such as corn starch, tapioca, or flour, to the blackberry-chipotle sauce.

BLACKBERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Pour 3 oz. blackberry vinaigrette over chicken breast and coat well. Let stand covered in refrigerator for AT LEAST 24 hours, no more that 48 hours.
• OK, for the salad, on a hot, well seasoned char-grill, grill the marinated chicken breast and portabella as you would. Careful when turning, the marinade (dressing) has a high sugar content and will stick to the grill if not careful, but, this also caramelizes nicely for a delicious flavor. The portabella cap will only take half as long to cook as the chicken breast.
• Set cooked chicken breast and mushroom aside on a cutting board to use in a moment.
• The salad?: Put the mixed greens in a bowl along with tomatoes and carrots. Pour the 2 oz. of blackberry vinaigrette over the salad mix and toss until evenly coated. On your favorite large salad plate, place the tossed salad.
• Now, slice the chicken and portabella on the bias into 5 strips. Garnish the top of your salad with them as you would be looking at fan blades.
• On top of the center of the salad crumble the Roquefort cheese. Scatter the pecans and croutons over the salad and serve immediately.
• Be ready for compliments!

BLACKBERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a zip lock bag. Gently flatten to 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink in the middle, about 6 minute per side. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm.
• Add remaining ingredients to skillet. Cook over medium heat until warmed through, about 4 minute.
• Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve with green beans, if desired.

BLACKBERRY BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. While the chicken breasts are cooking, whisk together the chicken broth, thyme, blackberry spread, and balsamic vinegar. Once the chicken breasts have browned on both sides, pour in the blackberry sauce, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts over halfway through cooking. Serve with the reduced blackberry sauce. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with about 2 teaspoons of water, and stir into simmering sauce; let cook until thickened, about 1 minute.

BLACKBERRY-BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• To make the barbecue sauce, in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the canola oil.
• Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the wine, berries, brown sugar, and soy sauce and cook until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and pass the sauce through a food mill placed over a bowl, or puree in a blender or food processor and pass through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl.
• Set aside.
• While the sauce is cooking, prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or preheat a gas or electric grill to medium-high.
• Oil the grill rack.
• Sprinkle the chicken with the salt and pepper.
• Place the chicken pieces, skin side down, on the grill rack and cook for 5 minutes.
• Baste with the sauce and cook for 5 minutes longer.
• Turn the pieces, baste again, and cook until the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced, about 5 minutes longer.
• Some pieces will cook more quickly than others.
• The white-meat pieces, for example, should be moved to the outsides of the rack where the heat is less intense.
• Transfer the chicken pieces to a platter and brush with additional sauce.
• Serve immediately.