Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy BBQ & Grilled Chicken Breast Recipes Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs with Cherry-Molasses Sauce Be the first to rate & review! Cherries add fruity flavor to this barbecue sauce, and a touch of molasses helps it caramelize on the grill for a sticky-sweet glaze atop chicken thighs. By Adam Dolge Adam Dolge Instagram Adam Dolge is EatingWell's Lead Recipe Developer. Prior to joining the EatingWell team, Adam worked for the Meredith Food Studio in Birmingham, Alabama and tested and developed recipes for brands including Cooking Light, Southern Living, Real Simple, Food & Wine, People and Health. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 19, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Charlotte & Johnny Autry Active Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cups pitted fresh or frozen cherries 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Pinch of salt plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided Pinch of ground pepper plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds total), trimmed Chopped scallions for garnish Directions Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cherries, vinegar, ketchup, molasses, Worcestershire and a pinch each salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the cherries are very tender and the sauce thickens slightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher or puree with an immersion blender until chunky-smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup sauce in a small bowl for serving. Place the remaining sauce in a medium bowl and set beside the grill. Meanwhile, heat grill to medium. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Oil the grill rack by holding an oil-soaked paper towel with tongs. Grill the chicken, skin-side down and covered, until the skin is browned, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 5 minutes more. Brush with some sauce and continue cooking, brushing occasionally with more sauce, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part without touching bone reaches 165°F, 5 to 8 minutes more. Serve the chicken with the reserved sauce and garnish with scallions, if desired. To make ahead Refrigerate sauce (Step 1) for up to 3 days. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 247 Calories 9g Fat 25g Carbs 18g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 247 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 20g Added Sugars 9g 18% Protein 18g 36% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 89mg 30% Vitamin A 117IU 2% Vitamin C 8mg 9% Vitamin D 5IU 1% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 11mcg 3% Vitamin K 7mcg 6% Sodium 412mg 18% Calcium 47mg 4% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 52mg 12% Potassium 583mg 12% Zinc 1mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved