Chicken with Watermelon Blueberry Grilling Glaze
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 45m
- Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 (6-oz.) container fresh blueberries (1-1/4 cups)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp. cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 3 lbs. Raley’s fresh chicken drumsticks or thighs
Instructions
- Puree watermelon and blueberries in a blender. Transfer to a medium saucepan and stir in remaining ingredients except chicken.
- Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat slightly and boil for 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture has reduced to a nice glaze, stirring frequently.
- Grill chicken over medium heat for 10 minutes on each side or until it reaches 165˚F internally, brushing with sauce during grilling.
Nutrition per serving: 287 calories, 29 g protein, 11 g total fat (3 g sat., 0 g trans), 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g sugar, 147 mg cholesterol, 308 mg sodium, 9 points
Total: $14.20
Cost breakdown:
- Chicken Drumsticks and Thighs – 2.97
- Watermelon – 5.00
- Blueberries – 2.99
- Cider Vinegar – 2.15
- Crushed Red Pepper – 1.09
- (Salt and Sugar in Pantry)
(Total calculations based on prices on July 18, 2016 in Sacramento.)
