Honey Roasted Plum & BBQ Chicken with Spicy Plum BBQ Sauce
Category
BBQ
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Style
Fusion
Technique
grilling
Diet Friendly
Gluten-Free
Daily Recipe: July 31, 2024
Dive into a world of flavor with this uniquely crafted dish that imprints a Mexican touch to your regular BBQ. The lightly savory barbecued chicken is balanced perfectly with the sweetness of honey roasted plums, while homemade spicy plum BBQ sauce adds a zingy surprise that's thoroughly Mexican. The unmistakable presence of freshly made Pico de Gallo salsa adds an authentic Mexican touch.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Plum halves - 8 - roasting prepped
- Chicken breasts - 4 - BBQ prepped
- Honey - 4 tablespoons - none
- Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon - none
- Homemade spicy plum bbq sauce - 1 cup - none
- Freshly made pico de gallo salsa - 2 cups - none
- Fresh coriander leaves - A bunch - none
- Salt - to taste - none
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Preparation
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Step 1 - π₯π‘πPreheat your grill to a medium heat setting.
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Step 2 - π―πΆπDrizzle honey on the plum halves and sprinkle chili flakes over them. Grill each side for about 5 mins until slightly caramelized, then set aside.
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Step 3 - π§ππ₯Season your chicken breasts with salt and brush with olive oil. Ensure your grill is clean, place the chicken on it, and grill each side for about 7-10 minutes until fully cooked.
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Step 4 - ππΆπ©βπ³Baste the chicken with your homemade Spicy Plum BBQ Sauce during the last 5 minutes of grilling.
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Step 5 - π½ππServe your grilled chicken hot, accompanied by the roasted plums and freshly made Pico de Gallo salsa. Add an extra dollop of Spicy Plum BBQ Sauce and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Additional
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken breasts with firm tofu steaks. Children can help with preparing the Pico de Gallo salsa and basting the chicken. The spicy plum BBQ sauce can be prepared a day ahead to save time on the day. Enjoy this feast on a warm summertime evening!