HOT BLACKBERRY BBQ CHICKEN WINGS

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Blackberries offer a change on the traditional BBQ sauce for these wings. A little heat from the jalapenos, freshness from the limes, and a hint of smoke flavor. Grill these up and enjoy that summer feel.

Provided by Chef Mo

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 ounces fresh blackberries
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup water
3 medium fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 medium limes, juiced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Combine blackberries, ketchup, 1/4 cup water, jalapenos, vinegar, honey, garlic, and liquid smoke in a small saucepan. Stir in lime juice and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Mix together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a cup; stir mixture into the sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened and syrupy, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Toss wings with oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss until evenly coated.
Cook wings on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
While the wings are cooking, pour sauce through a fine mesh strainer set over a container. Tap the strainer with a spoon while straining to squeeze out the last remaining drops of sauce from the residue.
Place grilled wings into a large, clean bowl. Add hot blackberry BBQ sauce and toss until well coated. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 216.7 mg, Sugar 15 g