Raspberry Chipotle Glazed Chicken Breasts

PaulaG's Note:

Tired of dried out chicken breasts? Then you are going to love these. They are brined for about 30 minutes, grilled and glazed with a flavorful raspberry-chiptole glaze.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 boneless chicken breasts

Brine

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 cups cold water
• 1 cup hot water

Glaze

• 1/4 cup raspberry preserves
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 lime, juice and zest of
• 1/4 teaspoon ground dried chipotle powder

Directions:

1. Lightly flatten the chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness to promote even cooking.
2. Mix together the salt, sugar and water until thoroughly combined; add the chicken and allow the chicken to brine for 30 minutes.
3. Slightly warm the raspberry preserves until liquid, add remaining ingredients, mixing well; divide in half.
4. Remove the chicken from brine, brush with half the glaze, place on hot grill and cook for approximately 4 minutes turning only once; leaving the grill uncovered.
5. When plating, drizzle the remaining glaze over the chicken and enjoy!

Reviews

[CindiJ]

Awesome recipe and so very easy! Thanks Paula for yet another GREAT recipe!! Updated as I have altered this for our tastes. I use split bone in chicken breasts (and brining is a MUST). I add 1/4 cup frozen raspberries and 1 pepper (jar or canned whatever I can find and freeze remaining for next time). AMAZING! I like to serve with Spanish Rice and a tossed salad.

[Dabbler]

Brining chicken breasts is brilliant. I don't know why I thought I had to have a whole turkey/chicken. The sauce for this is easy and tasty. My whole family raved about the tenderness. I'm going to try this glaze with duck.

[Little Suzy Homemaker]

What a great glaze. Just the right amount of spicy flavor. We loved it and will be making it again. Thanks!