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Preheat oven to 425 degrees with the rack placed in the center of the oven.
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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.
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While the sauce is simmering, lightly brown the chicken in a skillet or grill.
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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.
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Bake the chicken until cooked completely though, approximately 45 minutes.
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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).
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Note: For the deepest flavor, marinate the chicken in the blackberry-chipotle sauce and garlic overnight or for a few hours prior to cooking.
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If a thicker sauce is desired, add a thickening agent such as corn starch, tapioca, or flour, to the blackberry-chipotle sauce.
