You Won't Believe this Blueberry Chipotle Grilled Chicken Recipe!
Our Smoked Chipotle Strawberry Wings were such a hit…and blueberries are my favorite berry…how could this possibly go wrong?!?
Things to know:
Do blueberries and chipotle go together well?
Yes, blueberries and chipotle go together extremely well. The sweet, plump, and slightly earthy flavor of blueberries provides a fantastic, cooling counter-balance to the smoky, fiery kick of chipotle peppers in adobo.
Why the Combination Works
Sweet and Heat: The natural fruit sugars in the berries round out the sharp heat of the chili without canceling the spice.
Shared Earthiness: Both ingredients feature deep, earthy undertones that blend smoothly into savory dishes.
Natural Pectin: Blueberries help thicken sauces and glazes naturally when simmered.
What country eats the most chicken wings?
United States eats the most chicken wings in the world, consuming billions annually as a cultural staple. While other nations like Israel and the U.S. lead in total overall chicken meat consumption per person, the specific culinary tradition of buffalo and hot-sauced chicken wings is overwhelmingly an American phenomenon.
Which country produces the most chicken wings?
The United States produces the most chicken wings in the world, generating billions of pounds annually as a byproduct of its massive broiler chicken industry, which leads global chicken meat production at over 21 million metric tons per year.
Who makes the Weber Kettle grill?
The Weber Kettle grill is made by Weber-Schmidt/Weber-Stephen Products LLC (commonly known as Weber Grills). It was invented in 1952 by George Stephen Sr., who worked at the Weber Brothers Metal Works in Chicago and shaped the original design out of a metal marine buoy.
Are Blackstone and Weber the same company?
Yes and no. Weber and Blackstone are separate brands, but they belong to the same parent company, Weber Blackstone, following a business combination completed on May 5, 2025.
Ingredients:
2–3 lbs bone-in skin on chicken thighs
1/2 cup onions (finely chopped)
2 T chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/2 t chipotle powder
3/4 cup blueberry preserves
1 T lime juice
2 1/2 T butter
1. Set up your grill for 2 zone cooking.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and chipotle powder.
3. Melt 1 1/2 T of butter in frying pan over medium-high heat.
4. Chuck your chicken onto the grill on the side opposite the fire. Maintain a 300F temp and let cook for 30-45 minutes.
5. Meanwhile: in a frying pan over medium heat, sauté onions in 1 T butter. Remove from heat when soft and put in blender.
6. Add chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, blueberry preserves, pomegranate molasses, and lime juice, and blend together until smooth.
7. Move the chicken thighs, skin side down to the direct cooking side and baste the opposite side with the sauce.
8. After 5-10 minutes, when the skin begins to crisp, flip the thighs and baste the skin side. Continue to cook until the thighs reach 180F internal. Reserve the remaining sauce for dipping.
9. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes, then serve and ENJOY!
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