BARBECUE CHICKEN WITH ONION-BACON JAM

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Dry-rubbed grilled chicken is the perfect base for a sweet and sour, smokey bacon jam spiked with bourbon.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Olive oil, for the grill
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 pounds chicken cutlets (4 to 6)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons bourbon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Make the chicken: Preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates. Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, mustard powder, garlic powder and cayenne in a small bowl.
  • Place the chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a heavy skillet or the flat side of a meat mallet until an even 1/2-inch thickness. Rub the chicken with the sugar mixture; set aside while you make the onion-bacon jam.
  • Make the onion-bacon jam: Heat the olive oil in a medium dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to paper towels. Pour out all but about 2 tablespoons fat, then add the onions and cook over low heat, stirring, until caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in the thyme and bourbon; simmer 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the bacon, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 cup water; simmer 2 more minutes.
  • Season the chicken with salt and black pepper and grill until browned and well marked, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
  • Top the chicken with the onion-bacon jam.

M. Jahanzaib Jahanzaib
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This recipe is a winner!


Kianna Thaxton
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the jam is the perfect finishing touch.


hizbu Rehman223
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Ann ogo
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Mohammad Abdhollah
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The chicken was a little bland, but the jam was delicious.


Nkalubo Henryvick
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This is the best barbecue chicken recipe I've ever tried!


Ian Lyman
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I'm not a big fan of barbecue chicken, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The jam really made the dish.


Shakeerat Zubair
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The chicken was juicy and flavorful, but the jam was a little too sweet for my taste.


Samikshya Magar
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This dish is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Fawaz Jinad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. The jam was also delicious, but I think I would have liked it even more if I had used a different type of onion.


Misiwe Pretty
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The chicken was a little dry, but the jam was amazing.


BINTA JALO JALO
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I made this for a party and everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


m moosa
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This barbecue chicken with onion bacon jam was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the jam was the perfect complement.