Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 boneless chicken skinless thigh
  • 1 yellow onion large, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme minced
  • 4 inches orange zest strips
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups bbq sauce Blackberry, recipe follows
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 white onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups blackberry jam
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 chipotles in adobo minced, seeds removed if you don't like too much spice
  • 2 cups blackberries fresh
  • salt

Method

  • Saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft and beginning to brown.
  • Add tomato paste and cook for another minute or two.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Puree and strain to remove blackberry seeds. If sauce remaining in pan is very loose, transfer to a pot and reduce over medium-high heat until desired consistency reached.
  • Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Place chicken in oven-safe pan, in a single layer.
  • Saute onions and garlic in olive oil and transfer to the pan with the chicken.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover with parchment paper and tightly wrap with aluminum foil.
  • Place in oven and cook for 1 1/2-2 hours (Check at 1 1/2 hours). Remove from oven and cool for 15-20 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a separate pan or bowl. With two tongs or forks, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Once chicken is shredded and sauce reduced, mix together and reheat chicken if necessary.
  • Serve warm or room temperature with remaining BBQ sauce on the side. Delicious with potato salad and coleslaw.