Smoky Mountain Chipotle Chicken Recipe
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Smoky Mountain Chipotle Chicken

By: Janine 
"You will love this recipe if like your meals packed with intense flavor! This chicken has a smoky, spicy, sweet taste that my family raves about. We hope you and yours enjoy it also!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (55)

Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 chicken breasts
 

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 onion, grated
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons grill seasoning, or to taste
  • 4 slices bacon, cut in half
  • 4 thick slices red onion
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 slices provolone cheese

Directions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the bourbon, and simmer for 10 minutes. Have a lid ready to cover the skillet in case the bourbon catches fire.
  2. Pour in the cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes. Pour sauce into a bowl, and refrigerate until no longer hot, about 30 minutes.
  3. Season chicken breasts with grill seasoning, and place into a shallow glass dish. Pour all but 1 cup of the cooled sauce over the chicken breasts, and turn to coat. Refrigerate remaining sauce. Cover the chicken and refrigerate 2 hours. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and set aside.
  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  5. Drain marinade from the chicken and discard. Cook chicken on preheated grill, basting with reserved sauce, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side. Meanwhile, brush onion slices with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Secure the rings with toothpicks to keep them from falling apart. Grill over indirect heat until soft, about 15 minutes.
  6. To serve, place chicken onto serving plates and top with a slice grilled onion, 2 slices of bacon and then a slice of provolone cheese. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 697 | Total Fat: 21.9g | Cholesterol: 127mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by Tracy   view full review
Mmmmm...sooo good. I've been making a quick and easy version of Smoky Mtn. Chicken for years...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by Nikki   view full review
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! I didn't have any bourbon at the house, so....I used capt morgan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2008 by TARAWVU   view full review
Delish, but I must confess. I misread the recipe and added 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by CooperCook   view full review
This recipe is packed with flavor! I used cheddar instead of provolone and skipped the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by lgilli   view full review
Great blend of flavors with just the right amount of bite. I didn't bother with the topping of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2007 by Terri   view full review
When I made the sauce it was very spicy, I was surprised after I cooked the chicken with it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2009 by Don   view full review
This was great. The whole family loved it. Prefer spicier food, so I used half a can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by Annabelle   view full review
This was delicious, but it requires a lot of ingredients I don't keep on hand (whiskey, 2 cups...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by CWRAWLS   view full review
This was excellent. My family loved it with the sauce. It was a bit too spicy for my kids due...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by SEY1   view full review
Delicious! The sauce is amazing, I wouldn't change a thing! The chicken stayed very moist...

 

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