"This is a spicy but not fiery-hot dish. It is made with chipotle peppers (smoked jalapenos), which add not only heat but also a subtle smoky taste. Enjoy this variation of barbecued chicken with coleslaw and cornbread. Recipe by Nancy Baggett. Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed; see Tip) dark sweet cherries, pitted and chopped
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1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1/3 cup cherry preserves
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1/3 cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1 1/2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or more to taste (see Ingredient Note)
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1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
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Tip: Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are smoked jalapenos packed in a flavorful sauce. Look for the small cans with the Mexican foods in large supermarkets. Once opened, they'll keep up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or 6 months in the freezer. To oil