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Barbecued Chicken Kansas City Style Recipe

Experience the smoky sweetness of Kansas City with this mouthwatering barbecued chicken recipe! Fall-off-the-bone tender chicken gets glazed with a rich, tangy BBQ sauce, slow-simmered to perfection. This recipe is perfect for a weekend cookout or a family gathering. Get ready to impress your taste buds!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 1300.3 kcal
Protein 153g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecued Chicken Kansas City Style

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How to Make Barbecued Chicken Kansas City Style

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the 2 tablespoons of canola oil.
  2. Add the 2 chopped medium yellow onions and 4 minced cloves of garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and very tender (about 12-15 minutes).
  3. Add the 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 1 cup of ketchup, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons molasses, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon paprika.
  4. Stir to combine, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened (45-60 minutes).
  6. Season the sauce generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Meanwhile, prepare a medium-hot fire in your grill.
  8. Season the 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper.
  9. Arrange the chicken on the grill and cook, turning frequently with tongs to prevent burning, until lightly golden (15-20 minutes).
  10. Begin basting the chicken with the BBQ sauce and continue cooking, turning often and basting with more sauce, until the chicken is crisp, tender, and fully glazed (10-15 minutes more).
  11. Remove from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve immediately. Pass the extra sauce alongside.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

227g

Fat

91g

Carbs

26g

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