Grilled Kansas City Smothered BBQ Chicken

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 3
Grilled Kansas City Smothered BBQ Chicken recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 skinless , boneless chicken breasts , pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
2 cups Kansas City BBQ Sauce , divided ( see below for recipe )
1/3 cup sliced white mushrooms
1/2 medium onion , thinly sliced
8 slices provolone cheese
Fresh cilantro or parsley ( optional )
Kansas City BBQ Sauce :
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons dark molasses
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
418
Sugar
29g
Fat
14g
This grilled Kansas City smothered BBQ chicken recipe is a twist on the classic BBQ chicken that's been grilled on a summer day. The chicken breasts are pounded to 1/2-inch thickness and brushed with homemade Kansas City BBQ sauce, which is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. The mushrooms and onions add texture to the BBQ sauce and the provolone cheese on top of the chicken breasts gives the dish a bit of creamy yumminess. You can serve this recipe with your favorite side dishes such as baked beans, coleslaw, or grilled corn on the cob. This recipe is a great option for a backyard BBQ with friends and family or a quick and easy weeknight dinner that you'll love to cook and eat!

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2.Brush chicken breasts with 1 cup of the Kansas City BBQ sauce.
3.Grill chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
4.In a small saucepan, combine remaining cup of BBQ sauce with sliced mushrooms and onion. Heat over medium heat until vegetables are softened and sauce is hot.
5.When chicken is cooked through, top each breast with 2 slices of provolone cheese.
6.Cover grill with lid and let cheese melt, about 1 minute.
7.Remove chicken from grill and top with smothered BBQ sauce and fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.

PROS

This grilled Kansas City smothered BBQ chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to elevate your basic grilled chicken.

The mushrooms and onions in the BBQ sauce add an extra layer of flavor and texture.

CONS

The Kansas City BBQ sauce recipe includes brown sugar, which can make it high in calories and sugar.

This recipe contains cheese, which may not be suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and is low in fat and calories when prepared without the skin.
The onion and mushrooms in the BBQ sauce provide added nutrients such as vitamins C and B6, and antioxidants.
However, the BBQ sauce recipe contains added sugar and may not be suitable for people with diabetes or those watching their sugar intake.

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