Derek Wolf's Tennessee Smoke Cherry Chipotle Chicken Thighs
Derek Wolf
4
10 minutes
45 minutes
Modern American
Main Course
Dark cherry meets smoky chipotle in a sauce that clings to cast iron-seared chicken thighs and practically begs to be mopped up. Spiceology Derek Wolf Tennessee Smoke BBQ Rub lays down a bold, savory bark before the cherry chipotle glaze caramelizes into something special. This one earns a spot at your next cookout or game day spread.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Spiceology Derek Wolf Tennessee Smoke Bbq Rub
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ยฝ cup of sweet cherries (pitted)
ยผ cup of chipotle puree
ยผ cup of honey
2 tablespoons of spicy mustard
- 2 tablespoons of bourbon
1 ยฝ tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons of Worcestershire
- 2 teaspoons of brown sugar
Directions
- Blend together a mix of sweet cherries, chipotle puree, honey, spicy mustard, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire and brown sugar to make the Cherry Chipotle Sauce.
- Next, season the chicken thighs generously with Derek Wolf's Tennesee Smoke Blend.
Preheat your grill or fire oven to 375ยฐF. Place your empty cast-iron skillet on the grill to preheat.
Place your seasoned chicken thighs on your cast-iron skillet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until it reaches 165ยฐF internal temperature.
- Simmer the cherry chipotle sauce on the grill for about 10 minutes to thicken it up.
- Pulled the chicken out of the grill and brush the top of the chicken using the sauce.
- Throw it back into the oven for a minute to caramelize.
Recipe Products
Blend
Derek Wolf | Tennessee Smoke | BBQ Rub
Key Ingredients
Paprika, Maple Sugar, Molasses Granules, Orange Peel, Light Chili Powder