Grilled Honey Chicken With Cherry Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Honey Chicken With Cherry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup Burgundy wine or ⅓ cup dry red wine; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened orange juice; ¼ teaspoon grated orange rind; 2 ¼ cups pitted quartered sweet cherries (1 pound); 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons water; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 6 chicken leg quarters, skinned; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; vegetable oil cooking spray

Servings: persons

⅓ cup Burgundy wine or ⅓ cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons unsweetened orange juice
¼ teaspoon grated orange rind
2 ¼ cups pitted quartered sweet cherries (1 pound)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 chicken leg quarters, skinned
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
vegetable oil cooking spray

1
Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir well.
2
Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook 5 minutes.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low; add cherries, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Combine cornstarch and water; stir well, and add to cherry mixture.
5
Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
6
Pour into a bowl; set aside, and keep warm.
7
Combine honey and lemon juice; stir well, and set aside.
8
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
9
Coat grill rack with cooking spray, and place on grill over medium-hot coals.
10
Place chicken on rack, and cook 25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
11
Lightly brush chicken with half of honey mixture; cook 5 minutes.
12
Turn chicken over; brush with remaining honey mixture.
13
Cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done.
14
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 chicken leg quarter and 1/4 cup sauce).

330

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup Burgundy wine or ⅓ cup dry red wine, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened orange juice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Honey Chicken With Cherry 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 Honey Chicken With Cherry Sauce

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