CHOCOLATE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Smokey heat and chocolate apparently go very well together! To keep this heart healthy, I used chicken here, though a lean flank steak or even tofu could also be used. If it is warm enough to get outside, the grill is the best way to go. However, if it is too chilly, a grill pan will also work. About a 10-minute prep, but try to give it at least 1-2 hours for the flavors to marinate.

INGREDIENTS
12 chicken thighs, skinless, boneless, trimmed
3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, stems removed
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons chicken or vegetable broth, low sodium
¼ teaspoon salt

PREPARATION
Place cocoa powder, chipotle peppers, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Rub over prepared chicken (yes, it will look like tasty mud 🙂). Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Preheat grill. Grill chicken over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through. Makes 6 servings.