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grilled chicken breasts w/chipotle chocolate sauce

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Recipe by
Tamara Bonneru
@GmamaGpapa
Prineville, OR

This recipe comes from the Sacagawea Cookbook and sounds so mouthwatering that I thought I'd share it. I've not tried it myself yet but it's next on the menu. Let me know what you think and I'll share my thoughts on it as well after I make it. Happy Cooking!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For grilled chicken breasts w/chipotle chocolate sauce

  • 4
    chicken breasts, grilled or broiled
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 md
    onion, small diced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2
    whole chipotles in adobe sauce, minced
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • kosher salt
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 2 Tbsp
    pecans, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    white sesame seeds
  • 2 Tbsp
    raisins, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tsp
    fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    tomato juice
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 oz
    unsweetened baking chocolate, grated
  • 1 Tbsp
    black raspberry vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    honey

How To Make grilled chicken breasts w/chipotle chocolate sauce

  • 1
    Place olive oil and onion in large heavy skillet over medium low heat. When onions have started to soften, add garlic and chipotle peppers, stirring frequently. When onions are soft and translucent add pepper, salt, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, pecans, sesame seeds, raisins, cornmeal and cilantro; stirring constantly. Add tomato juice and broth, stirring constantly for several minutes.
  • 2
    Reduce heat to simmer and allow mixture to reduce slightly, stirring occasionally. Add grated chocolate, stirring constantly until chocolate is completely melted. Add vinegar and honey , simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. If a smoother texture is desired, the sauce may be cooled slightly and pureed. Spoon sauce over chicken breast and garnish with a little fresh cilantro or chopped scallions.
  • 3
    Serve with corn bread and a tossed green salad which you might serve that with my Homemade Ranch Dressing made from scratch located on this site!
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