Grilled Honey Chicken With Cherry Sauce


Course : Grilling
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Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


1/3 cup burgundy or other dry red wine

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons unsweetened orange juice

1/4 teaspoon grated orange rind

2 1/4 cups pitted quartered sweet cherries -- (1 pound)

2 teaspoons cornstarch

2 teaspoons water

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons lemon juice

6 pieces chicken leg quarters -- skinned

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 spray vegetable cooking spray
 

Preparation / Directions:


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


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