Sweet Southern Barbecue Chicken

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Sweet Southern Barbecue Chicken

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Recipe Data

4
Servings
10min
Prep
1hr20min
Total

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    Description

    What happens when chicken meets one of our game day favorite beverages. Answer: Sweet Southern Barbecue Chicken made with Coca-Cola.

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    Ingredients
    Serves 4
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    3 tbsp. Hy-Vee canola oil, divided
    ½ c. white onion, chopped
    ½ c. Hy-Vee brown sugar, packed
    1 tsp. Hy-Vee dry mustard
    1 tsp. Hy-Vee honey mustard
    1 tsp. Hy-Vee Dijon mustard
    1 c. Coca-Cola
    2 tbsp. Gustare Vita balsamic vinegar
    2 tbsp. Hy-Vee apple cider vinegar
    2 tbsp. Hy-Vee Worcestershire sauce
    ½ c. Hy-Vee ketchup
    2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs

    Things To Grab

    • Medium skillet
    • Whisk
    • Large skillet
    • Meat thermometer

    Directions

    1. Make Sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 2 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in brown sugar, dry mustard, honey mustard, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until thickened.  

    2. Add Coca-Cola, balsamic vinegar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup; stir to combine. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. 

    3. Make Chicken: Heat remaining oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of chicken and cook 5 to 7 minutes, flip; cook an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees), brush with sauce. Brush sides again with sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Repeat with remaining chicken. Serve chicken with additional sauce. 

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    570 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 215mg
    • Sodium: 660mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 49g
    • Protein: 46g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Iron 15%
    0%
    Calcium 4%
    0%
    Vitamin D 0%
    0%
    Potassium 15%

    Recipe Source:

    Mitch in the Kitch, Sweet Southern Barbecue Chicken episode