The inspiration for Chicken with Blackberry Glaze came from my Mother-in-Law more than 50 years ago. My husband always called it Currant Jelly Chicken. I made it with currant jelly for many years until the jelly itself became hard to find. Fast forward, I now make it with blackberry or mixed berry preserves. I like the rich dark color of the blackberries and I love the texture and look of the seeds. The Worcestershire sauce adds an extra level of flavor to the sauce. Be aware that regular Worcestershire sauce has an anchovy base. If you don’t mix fish and meat or if you have a guestwith fish allergies or is vegetarian, you should buy vegan Worcestershire sauce.
The blackberry sauce in this recipe makes a great presentation. While it is easy to pour on when you prepare the chicken, it thickens up during the cooking.The result is a finger-licking delicious dinner whether you use chicken or tofu! There is enough sauce in this recipe to coat three small chickens or two small chickens and one container of tofu.
For another recipe with a fruity glaze, click on the link: Orange Glazed Chicken.
Note: Want to be extra fancy? Scatter a bag of frozen mixed berries over the Chicken with Blackberry Glaze 15 minutes before it’s finished cooking. Garnish with fresh berries right before serving. Sprinkle with pomegranate arils for Rosh Hashana.
Prep time: 20-30 minutes
Chicken with Blackberry Glaze
By Published: July 23, 2017
Ingredients
- 3 small chickens skinned and cut into joints
- 2 cups Panko use gluten free for Passover
- 3 13 ounce jars blackberry preserves
- 3 cups water
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch use potato starch for Passover
- 5 tablespoons Worcestershire (fish free)sauce
- 7 teaspoons Ground Allspice
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 large lemons
- pinch salt
- 1 15 ounce bag frozen mixed berries optional
- 1 pint fresh blackberries/raspberries optional
Equipment
- large saucepan
- large baking pan 1-2 pans allowing the chicken to be in a single layer
Directions
- Clean and trim chicken. Pat dry. Roll in Panko. Arrange chicken in baking pans in a single layer.
Preheat oven to : 375°F.
- Empty jars of preserves into saucepan. Combine cornstarch and one cup of water in an empty jar. Cover jar and shake vigorously. Add to saucepan. Add remaining water, allspice, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and salt. Stir well. Simmer until preserves have melted and sauce has slightly thickened. Taste. Add more salt a pinch at a time- if desired. Pour over chicken.
- Place chicken on middle rack in the oven. Bake about 1 1/2 hours. Baste every 15 minutes with a spoon. The seeds from the preserves will clog a baster. About half way through cooking, turn over the legs and wings so that they are glazed on both sides. Serve hot with rice/farro/noodles and colorful vegetables.
- Optional: Scatter a bag of frozen mixed berries over the chicken 15 minutes before it has finished cooking. Garnish with fresh berries right before serving.
