Grilled Chicken with Whiskey Barbecue Sauce and Spicy Slaw

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
20%
Grilled Chicken with Whiskey Barbecue Sauce and Spicy Slaw
105 min.
6
743kcal

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Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Grilled Chicken with Whiskey Barbecue Sauce and Spicy Slaw, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only popular among food lovers but also a delightful way to impress your family and friends.

Imagine succulent chicken legs or bone-in breast halves, marinated in a rich blend of spices and grilled to perfection, creating a tantalizing smoky flavor. The star of the show is undoubtedly the homemade whiskey barbecue sauce, which combines the sweetness of dark molasses and ketchup with a hint of heat from hot sauce and red chile flakes. This sauce is simmered to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully, making it the ideal companion for your grilled chicken.

To complement the savory chicken, the spicy slaw adds a refreshing crunch with its vibrant mix of cabbage, red bell pepper, and a zesty dressing that includes Champagne vinegar and a touch of whiskey. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a balanced caloric breakdown, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a delicious meal to enjoy at home, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Get ready to savor every bite of this delightful combination of flavors and textures!

Ingredients

  • pound cabbage cut into shreds
  • tablespoons champagne vinegar 
  • servings meat from a rotisserie chicken 
  •  chicken legs bone-in with thighs attached or small breast halves (3 3/4 lbs. total)
  • tablespoon cider vinegar 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves chopped
  • tablespoons blackstrap molasses dark
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • large garlic clove minced
  • tsp hot sauce such as tabasco 
  • servings sauce 
  • 1.3 cups catsup 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon juice of lime 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5  bell pepper red cut into thin strips
  • 0.5 teaspoon chile flakes red
  • 0.3  onion red cut into long slivers
  • servings slaw 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • tablespoons whiskey such as jack daniel's 
  • tablespoons worcestershire 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • grill
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. AT HOME
  2. Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cover and simmer 45 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally with a long spoon (sauce spatters).
  3. Add a little water if sauce gets too thick to pour.
  4. Let cool, then transfer to a plastic container and chill up to 1 week.
  5. Make slaw: Toss vegetables in a large bowl to blend.
  6. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag. Put remaining ingredients in a small container with a tight-fitting lid. Chill slaw and dressing up to 2 days.
  7. Prepare chicken: In a large bowl, coat chicken in oil; pack in a resealable plastic bag and chill up to 2 days, or freeze.
  8. In CAMP
  9. Build a charcoal or wood fire in a grill and let burn to medium (350 to 450; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 5 to 7 seconds). Bring salad dressing to room temperature. Set aside 1/2 cup sauce.
  10. Grill chicken until browned all over, about 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Turn again, generously brush tops with some of remaining sauce, and cook a few minutes; repeat turning and brushing 2 more times, until chicken is well-browned and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes total.
  11. Toss slaw and dressing in a large bowl and serve with chicken and reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories743kcal
Protein23.6%
Fat59.71%
Carbs16.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
73.68
Glycemic Load
6.4
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
27.788695563441%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:742.66kcal
37.13%
Fat:48.6g
74.77%
Saturated Fat:11.92g
74.53%
Carbohydrates:30.56g
10.19%
Net Carbohydrates:27.89g
10.14%
Sugar:23.64g
26.27%
Cholesterol:201.16mg
67.05%
Sodium:1013.82mg
44.08%
Alcohol:1.8g
100%
Alcohol %:0.53%
100%
Protein:43.22g
86.44%
Vitamin B3:14.63mg
73.17%
Vitamin K:72.53µg
69.08%
Selenium:42.48µg
60.68%
Vitamin C:47.43mg
57.5%
Vitamin B6:1.06mg
52.91%
Phosphorus:409.48mg
40.95%
Potassium:930.22mg
26.58%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.48%
Vitamin B5:2.57mg
25.7%
Zinc:3.65mg
24.36%
Vitamin E:3.34mg
22.27%
Magnesium:83.9mg
20.98%
Vitamin A:982.02IU
19.64%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.3%
Iron:3.3mg
18.31%
Vitamin B12:1.06µg
17.63%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.86%
Folate:55.79µg
13.95%
Copper:0.24mg
11.85%
Fiber:2.67g
10.69%
Calcium:89.37mg
8.94%
Vitamin D:0.35µg
2.31%
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