3 shallot burgers barbecue sauce Recipes

white long-grain rice, black beans, rinsed, shallot, chopped, pickled jalapeno, prepared barbecue sauce, chili powder , preferably ancho, ground cumin, egg white, kosher salt , freshly ground pepper, vegetable oil, divided, hamburger buns, favorite burger toppings (for serving)

vegetable oil, coarsely chopped shallots (about 1 large), peeled chopped fresh ginger (about 1 1 1/2-inch piece), minced fresh jalapeno (seeds and membranes removed), scant 4 cups dark sweet fresh cherries, pitted and de-stemmed (3 cups afterwards), two 14 1/2-oz cans diced tomatoes , no salt added (you ll only use 1 1/2 cans; save the rest for another use), blackstrap molasses, cider vinegar, chipotle chile from a can of chipotle chiles en adobo, chile powder, divided, coarse salt, divided, grinds black pepper, divided, light brown sugar, bone-in, skinless chicken thighs , trimmed if necessary (about 8), warmed burger buns , for serving