chicken chipotle style

2 T olive oil

1 onion diced

3 cloves garlic smashed

2 c ketchup

¼ c vinegar

2 chipotle peppers diced

½ c brown sugar

¼ c worcestershire sauce

2 tsp cumin

salt to taste

fresh black pepper to taste

chicken pieces

preheat oven to 425 degrees or heat BBQ to medium high heat

in large saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat

add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent 

add next 6 ingredients and bring to a boil

reduce temperature to medium low and simmer sauce for about 20 minutes to thicken

remove from stove

brush chicken with sauce and place onto greased baking dish

cook for 20 minutes or as needed based on the chicken pieces in oven or on grill 

remove from heat and brush on sauce again......the thicker the better

return to heat for 5 to 10 minutes

remove from oven

let chicken rest for 10 minutes

then serve

goes well with quinoa or couscous

enhancements:  make sauce the day before and marinade the chicken overnight with a thick layer of the sauce...dee-lish!!

created by char char