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Smoky Mountain Chipotle Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Janine  PHOTO BY: M. Gieser 

"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!"
Smoky Mountain Chipotle Chicken Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 26 times with an average star rating of 4.9
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PREP TIME  35 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 55 Min
Original recipe yield 4 chicken breasts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 10, 2008 by Tracy 
Mmmmm...sooo good. I've been making a quick and easy version of Smoky Mtn. Chicken for years... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 12, 2008 by CooperCook 
This recipe is packed with flavor! I used cheddar instead of provolone and skipped the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2008 by TARAWVU 
Delish, but I must confess. I misread the recipe and added 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 19, 2008 by CWRAWLS 
This was excellent. My family loved it with the sauce. It was a bit too spicy for my kids due... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 23, 2008 by SEY1 
Delicious! The sauce is amazing, I wouldn't change a thing! The chicken stayed very moist... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 4, 2007 by Terri 
When I made the sauce it was very spicy, I was surprised after I cooked the chicken with it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 9, 2009 by Don 
This was great. The whole family loved it. Prefer spicier food, so I used half a can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 28, 2009 by Annabelle 
This was delicious, but it requires a lot of ingredients I don't keep on hand (whiskey, 2 cups... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 11, 2009 by Shannon Goyda 
Absolutely delicious! I like mine extra spicy so I add additional chipotle pepper and adobo... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 16, 2007 by lgilli 
Great blend of flavors with just the right amount of bite. I didn't bother with the topping of... MORE

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Smoky Mountain Chipotle Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 697

  • Total Fat: 21.9g
  • Cholesterol: 127mg
  • Sodium: 3457mg
  • Total Carbs: 59.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.3g
  • Protein: 49.5g

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