Grilled Chicken with Maple Chipotle BBQ Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken with Maple Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more to taste; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; Small bunch fresh thyme; 4 cloves garlic; 2 pounds bone-in skinless chicken pieces, such as legs, thighs and breasts, halved; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotles in adobo sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more to taste
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Small bunch fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic
2 pounds bone-in skinless chicken pieces, such as legs, thighs and breasts, halved
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotles in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder

1
In a large bowl stir the water, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon syrup until dissolved.
2
Stir in the thyme.
3
Smash 3 cloves of garlic and add to the brine with the chicken.
4
Cover and refrigerate, 2 to 3 hours.
5
Mince the remaining clove of garlic and add to a medium pot with the tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons syrup, chipotles, chili powder and salt, to taste.
6
Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
7
Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer until thick, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.
8
Reserve 1/2 cup of the sauce for serving.
9
Prepare the grill or grill pan for direct/high heat.
10
Oil the grill grates.
11
Drain the chicken and very pat dry.
12
Grill, turning, until no longer pink near the bone, 15 to 20 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken pieces).
13
Brush with sauce generously as it cooks during the second half of the cooking time.
14
Serve the chicken with the extra sauce on the side.
15
Nutritional analysis per serving
16
Calories 250; Total Fat 3.5g (Sat Fat 1g, Mono Fat 1g, Poly Fat 1g) ; Protein 34g; Carb 19g; Fiber 2g; Cholesterol 91mg; Sodium 556mg

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more to taste, 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, Small bunch fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken with Maple Chipotle BBQ Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Chicken with Maple Chipotle BBQ Sauce

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