GRILLED CHICKEN DRUMMETTES W/ ANCHO-CHERRY BBQ SAU

Grilled Chicken Drummettes w/ Ancho-Cherry BBQ Sau image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 c apple cider vinegar
3/4 c ketchup
3/4 c onion, chopped
3/4 c tart dried cherries
1/3 c packed dark brown sugar
1/4 c water
3 Tbsp mild-flavored (light) molasses
2 large dried ancho chilies (about 1 ounce), stemmed, seeded
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp ground coriander
pinch of ground cloves
3 lb chicken wing drummettes

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients (except chicken) in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, simmer until chilies and cherries are tender - about 20 minutes.
2. Working in batches, puree mixture in blender. Return sauce to pan. If necessary, simmer uncovered until sauce is reduced to 3 cups and thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve some sauce to serve as a dipping sauce - the balance of the sauce will be used as a basting sauce.
3. Prepare grill (medium heat). Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Brush sauce over; continue grilling until glazed, turning chicken and basting often with more sauce, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with remaining sauce.