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Robyn Gleason

Raspberry Chipotle Sauce on Roasted Chicken

Raspberry Chipotle Sauce on Roasted Chicken  is the a unique taste that let's you celebrate the berry season with style.  If you're a berry lover and want to experience every flavor possible, this recipe is a must make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chicken drumsticks (8-10)
  • kosher and freshly ground black pepper t
  • 1/4 cup sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pints raspberries
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobe sauce, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons adobe sauce (from bottle of chiles)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey (raw, if you have it)
  • Fresh basil or cilantro for garnish (optional)
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F
  2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, ensuring it's completely dry. Generously salt and pepper and place on oil-sprayed baking rack on top of foil covered baking sheet or large casserole pan.
  3. Roast chicken for 30 minutes, check on it at 20. Use your thermometer - we want it at 185 F.
  4. While chicken is roasting make your sauce. Spray a medium sized saucepan and sauté onions and garlic for 4-5 minutes until onion is translucent.
  5. Add raspberries, chiles, adobe sauce, lime juice and honey. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat. (see note about raspberry seeds in post)
  6. When chicken is close to being done, remove from oven and baste one side generously with sauce. Return to oven and cook 2-3 minutes. Remove, turn chicken and baste again, returning to oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and let sit 10 minutes, tented, before serving.
  8. Top with fresh herbs and sesame seeds if desired.

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