BLUEBERRY BBQ CHICKEN

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I never thought "blueberries" and "BBQ" went together until I tried this dish! We had this during our annual fourth of July cookout and more than just patriotic, this dish was seriously delicious! Good thing its healthy because I had more than one. -Kendra Doss, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 shallots, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)

Steps:

In a small saucepan over low heat, bring blueberries to a boil; cook and stir until softened, 4-5 minutes. Mash berries. Add next eight ingredients; increase heat to medium. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until thickened, 15-20 minutes. Remove about 3/4 cup sauce; reserve. Refrigerate, covered, until just before serving. Brush chicken with remaining sauce. Refrigerate chicken and remaining sauce, covered, about 1 hour., Place chicken on a greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium direct heat, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce, 8-10 minutes. Turn; grill, brushing with sauce, until a thermometer reads 165°, 8-10 minutes longer. Discard any remaining grilling sauce., Microwave reserved sauce, covered, on high until heated through, 30-60 seconds. Serve with grilled chicken.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.