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    Cajun Chicken With Blueberry BBQ Sauce Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Turn ordinary chicken thighs into a fancy affair with a caramelized sauce made of blueberries, BBQ sauce, and plenty of other sweet and savory flavors. Fresh blueberries and orange juice give these grilled, skin-on chicken thighs a fresh flavor and a crispy presentation.

    Cajun Chicken With Blueberry BBQ Sauce

    The Cajun spices bring heat and warmth to the base seasonings of these thighs. Don't have an all-in-one Cajun spice? Use ground oregano, cayenne pepper, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika. Get creative and make the spice blend your own!

    Finish off your blueberry BBQ sauce with a paleo-friendly BBQ sauce; make your own and control the quality of ingredients. Serve these finger-licking chicken thighs with a side of zesty sweet potato wedges or a no-mayo potato salad!

    Cajun Chicken With Blueberry BBQ Sauce Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min

    Ingredients

    • 6 to 8 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin on
    • 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
    • 2 cups fresh blueberries
    • ½ cup orange juice
    • 1 tbsp. chili powder
    • 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
    • 1 cup homemade BBQ sauce
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Cajun Chicken With Blueberry BBQ Sauce Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat oven to indirect medium-high heat.
    2. Generously season the chicken thighs with the Cajun seasoning.
    3. Place the blueberries, orange juice, chill powder, and cinnamon in a blender. Pulse until smooth.
    4. Pour in the BBQ sauce and season to taste; pulse again until well blended. (If the sauce is too thick, add more orange juice or water)
    5. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to use.
    6. Grill the chicken thighs over direct heat until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
    7. Transfer to indirect heat, cover, and cook for 30 to 35 minutes.
    8. Baste the chicken generously with the BBQ blueberry sauce, and grill over direct heat until the sauce caramelizes.
    9. Let the chicken rest for 4 to 5 minutes before serving.
    Cajun Chicken With Blueberry BBQ Sauce Recipe

    Cajun Chicken With Blueberry BBQ Sauce Recipe

    Grilled, skin-on chicken thighs with a caramelized blueberry-filled BBQ sauce. Plenty of fresh, finger-licking flavors!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 631 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 to 8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin on
    • 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
    • 2 cups fresh blueberries
    • ½ cup orange juice
    • 1 tbsp. chili powder
    • 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
    • 1 cup homemade BBQ sauce
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to indirect medium-high heat.
    • Generously season the chicken thighs with the Cajun seasoning.
      Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
    • Place the blueberries, orange juice, chill powder, and cinnamon in a blender. Pulse until smooth.
      2 cups fresh blueberries, ½ cup orange juice, 1 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
    • Pour in the BBQ sauce and season to taste; pulse again until well blended. (If the sauce is too thick, add more orange juice or water)
      1 cup homemade BBQ sauce, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Refrigerate the sauce until ready to use.
    • Grill the chicken thighs over direct heat until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
      6 to 8 chicken thighs
    • Transfer to indirect heat, cover, and cook for 30 to 35 minutes.
    • Baste the chicken generously with the BBQ blueberry sauce, and grill over direct heat until the sauce caramelizes.
    • Let the chicken rest for 4 to 5 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 631kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 927mgPotassium: 1030mgFiber: 9gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 5324IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword bbq sauce, blueberry, cajun-style, chicken
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