The grape glaze caught my attention in this recipe title. It sounds fun, different and a great way to change up a grilled chicken recipe! Grapes are in season and are rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants, offering your body health boosting components. The natural sugars of grapes caramelize on the chicken. Have leftover grapes after making this recipe? Freeze them for refreshing and natural snacks during the summer months! This protein packed dish is good served over leafy greens or alongside grilled vegetables.
CHICKEN WITH A FRESH GRAPE GLAZE adapted from www.cookinglight.com
Yields: 6 servings
ingredients
Glaze:
- 3 cups seedless red grapes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, grapeseed oil, or sesame oil
- 1 cup chopped white onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce or Bragg Liquid Aminos
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- optional spice kick: cayenne pepper to taste
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/2 pounds), skinned
- 6 chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), skinned
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- Fresh rosemary leaves (optional)
directions
To prepare glaze, place grapes in a blender; process until smooth. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cover and cook 10 minutes. Add garlic; cover and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pureed grapes, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and 1 teaspoon rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thick. Cool slightly. Place grape mixture in blender; process until smooth. Set aside.
Prepare grill.
To prepare chicken, brush 1 tablespoon oil over chicken; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons rosemary, pepper, and salt. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cover and grill 25 minutes or until done, turning and basting frequently with grape glaze. Garnish with rosemary leaves, if desired.
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Be Well ~Meg @REJOOVwithMeg
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