Lip Smackin Barbecued Chicken

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A tangy, sweet, and spicy grilled chicken dish with a glossy homemade glaze.
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This Lip Smackin Barbecued Chicken is a crowd-pleasing classic that balances tangy Italian dressing with the deep heat of chili sauce and the rich sweetness of molasses. The chicken is first brushed with dressing to keep it moist during grilling, then basted with the simmered sauce mixture for a sticky, flavorful crust. It’s perfect for summer cookouts, casual family dinners, or potlucks where you need a dish thatâÂÂs both impressive and easy to prepare. The combination of ingredients creates a complex flavor profile that is savory, slightly sweet, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting. Serve it with corn on the cob and coleslaw for a complete American-style meal that everyone will love.

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Lip Smackin Barbecued Chicken

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 957.2

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This Lip Smackin Barbecued Chicken is a crowd-pleasing classic that balances tangy Italian dressing with the deep heat of chili sauce and the rich sweetness of molasses. The chicken is first brushed with dressing to keep it moist during grilling, then basted with the simmered sauce mixture for a sticky, flavorful crust. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for summer cookouts, casual family dinners, or potlucks where you need a dish thatâÂÂs both impressive and easy to prepare. The combination of ingredients creates a complex flavor profile that is savory, slightly sweet, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting. Serve it with corn on the cob and coleslaw for a complete American-style meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat or position oven broiler 5-6 inches from the heat source.
  2. If desired, pull off and discard the skin from the chicken pieces.
  3. Place the chicken in a shallow dish and brush with 1/4 cup of the Italian dressing.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for up to 3 hours to allow flavors to penetrate.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1/4 cup Italian dressing, the chili sauce, and the molasses.
  6. Bring the sauce mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  8. Grill the chicken over medium coals (or broil in oven), turning two or three times, for 15 minutes.
  9. Brush the chicken generously with some of the prepared sauce.
  10. Continue to grill or broil, turning and brushing with sauce two or three more times, for 10-15 minutes more.
  11. Cook until chicken is tender, juices run clear, and meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 957.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50.5g78%
Saturated Fat 12.6g63%
Cholesterol 303.0mg101%
Sodium 1117.1mg47%
Total Carbohydrate 18.3g7%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g42%
Sugars 4.2g
Protein 95.9g192%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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