Best 8 Grilled Kansas City Smothered Bbq Chicken Recipes

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Grilled Kansas City Smothered BBQ Chicken is a tantalizing dish that combines the smokiness of grilled chicken with the rich, tangy flavors of a savory BBQ sauce. This classic recipe has been passed down for generations, embodying the vibrant culinary heritage of Kansas City. With its crispy, charred exterior and succulent, tender interior, this grilled chicken dish is sure to delight taste buds and leave you craving more. As you embark on this culinary journey, we'll guide you through the steps to create the perfect Grilled Kansas City Smothered BBQ Chicken, offering tips and tricks to ensure a mouthwatering and memorable experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED KANSAS CITY SMOTHERED BBQ CHICKEN



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Juicy grilled chicken breast smothered in Kansas City-style BBQ sauce, topped with mushrooms, onions and melted provolone cheese from Tiffany of Crème De La Crumb.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
2 cups Kansas City BBQ Sauce, divided (see below for recipe)
⅓ cup sliced white mushrooms
½ medium onion, thinly sliced
8 slices provolone cheese
¼ teaspoon Fresh cilantro or parsley
Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil
1 cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup yellow mustard
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ 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
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
  • Measure out 1/2 cup of sauce and set aside. Pour remaining sauce into a large sealable bag. Add chicken breasts to bag. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat and arrange four 12x12-inch pieces of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil on the grill. Use tongs to transfer one chicken breast to each foil square. Discard marinade.
  • Brush each chicken breast with some of the remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Top with mushrooms and onions. Fold foil around each chicken breast to enclose the chicken and veggies. Allow to cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear or a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 170 degrees F.
  • Unwrap foil packets and place 2 slices of provolone cheese over each chicken breast so that the cheese is lying on top of the mushrooms and onions. Allow to cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.4 calories, Carbohydrate 67.9 g, Cholesterol 103.7 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1883.8 mg, Sugar 58.1 g

GRILLED KANSAS CITY SMOTHERED BBQ CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
2 cups Kansas City BBQ sauce, divided (see below for recipe)
1/3 cup white mushrooms, sliced
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
8 slices provolone cheese
Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil
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

Steps:

  • Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Reserve 1/2 cup of sauce and pour remaining sauce in a large sealable bag. Add chicken breasts to bag. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat grill to medium heat and arrange four 12x12-inch pieces of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil on the grill. Use tongs to transfer one chicken breast to each foil square. Discard marinade. Brush each chicken breast with some of the remaining BBQ sauce. Top with sliced mushrooms and onions. Fold foil around each chicken breast to enclose the chicken and veggies. Allow to cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear or meat thermometer reads 170 degrees F. Unwrap foil packets and place two slices of provolone cheese over the top of each chicken breast so that the cheese is lying on top of the mushrooms and onions. Allow to cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve.

KANSAS CITY BBQ'D CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 1/2 pounds mixed chicken parts (breasts halved)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups Kansas City-Style BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil, such as grapeseed or vegetable
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 slightly heaping tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch ground cloves
2 cups ketchup
2 cups water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons English-style dried mustard
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat a grill with high, medium high, and medium zones. Lightly oil grates.
  • 2. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, to taste and place it skin-side down on grate on high heat. Cook until skin is crisp, turning once, about 5 minutes. Dip each piece of chicken in sauce, shake off excess, and return to grill-dark meat pieces over medium high and white meat over medium heat. Cook, covered, basting once more, until glazed and an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of each piece of chicken registers 170degreesF, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, allspice, and cloves and cook, stirring, until paste is dark brick red, about 3 minutes. Add the ketchup, water, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, salt, soy sauce, Worcestershire, mustard, black pepper, and bay leaf.
  • 2. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the flavors come together, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before using.

KANSAS CITY BARBECUED CHICKEN



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Got this recipe from, well not sure, come from a magazine of some sort and this is fabulous. So wanted everyone to try it!!!

Provided by Schappaugh

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h17m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup plus 2 packed tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon fresh black pepper
8 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
coarse salt, to taste (kosher or sea salt)
vegetable cooking spray

Steps:

  • Make sauce.
  • Warm oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until soft and translucent ( about 5 minutes ). Mix in remaining sauce ingredients and 3/4 cup water.
  • Reduce heat to low; cook for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until you're satisfied with the taste and the sauce heavily coats the spoon. (If thats too thick for you, add more water.) Set aside.( you can also make ahead of time and store up to 2 weeks).
  • Prepare chicken. Rub with salt and a spritz of oil. Cover; let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Heat grill to medium (when you can hold your hand 2 inches above it for 4 to 5 seconds, no more, no less.) Grill one side of the chicken uncovered for about 3 minutes; repeat on the other side.
  • Flip back to original side, then rotate 90 degrees, to get crisscross mark. Cook 3 minutes more, and brush on some sauce. Repeat on other side. Chicken is ready when white throughout but juicy, and sauce is a bit chewy and caramelized in spots. (for a slightly crusty surface, leave them on for an extra minute).
  • Serve whole, or sliced thickly, with leftover sauce.

GRILLED KANSAS CITY SMOTHERED BBQ CHICKEN



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Juicy grilled chicken breast smothered in Kansas City-style BBQ sauce, topped with mushrooms, onions and melted provolone cheese from Tiffany of Crème De La Crumb.

Provided by Reynolds KitchensR

Categories     Reynolds®

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
2 cups Kansas City BBQ Sauce, divided (see below for recipe)
⅓ cup sliced white mushrooms
½ medium onion, thinly sliced
8 slices provolone cheese
¼ teaspoon Fresh cilantro or parsley
Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil
1 cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup yellow mustard
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ 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
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
  • Measure out 1/2 cup of sauce and set aside. Pour remaining sauce into a large sealable bag. Add chicken breasts to bag. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat and arrange four 12x12-inch pieces of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil on the grill. Use tongs to transfer one chicken breast to each foil square. Discard marinade.
  • Brush each chicken breast with some of the remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Top with mushrooms and onions. Fold foil around each chicken breast to enclose the chicken and veggies. Allow to cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear or a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 170 degrees F.
  • Unwrap foil packets and place 2 slices of provolone cheese over each chicken breast so that the cheese is lying on top of the mushrooms and onions. Allow to cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.4 calories, Carbohydrate 67.9 g, Cholesterol 103.7 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1883.8 mg, Sugar 58.1 g

SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH BROWN RICE



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Chicken breasts are skillet-simmered with a blend of Neufchatel cheese and chicken broth in this deliciously bacony dish served over brown rice.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
1 large onion, chopped
6 large carrot s (1-1/2 lb.), thinly sliced
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings from skillet. Add chicken, cook 1 to 2 min. on each side or until browned; cover. Cook 8 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Transfer chicken to plate; cover to keep warm.
  • Add onions to skillet; cook 5 min. or until tender. Stir in carrots and 3/4 cup broth; cover. Simmer 10 min. or until vegetables are tender. Reserve 1/3 cup vegetables.
  • Place remaining broth, reserved 1/3 cup vegetables and Neufchatel in blender; blend until smooth. Add sauce and reserved chicken to vegetables in skillet; cover. Cook 2 min. or until heated through. Spoon rice onto serving plate; top with chicken mixture, sauce and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 34 g

KANSAS CITY-STYLE SMOKED CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Kansas City-Style Smoked Chicken Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 25

Dry Rub:
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
1-1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Barbecue Sauce:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp yellow mustard
2 Tbsp molasses
1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Chicken:
4-1/2 lb chicken
String, for trussing
1/4 cup reserved dry rub

Steps:

  • To prepare the dry rub, combine the ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Pour 1/4 cup into a smaller bowl and pour the remaining mixture into an air-tight container. (You'll only need 1/4 cup for this recipe.) To prepare the barbecue sauce, combine all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Whisk until well combined. Divide in half and set aside. Preheat a smoker to 250°F. Take the reserved rub and coat the entire surface of the chicken. Truss the chicken with string. Place the chicken in the smoker and smoke for 3-1/2 hours. Brush the chicken with half of the barbecue sauce and continue to smoke for another half an hour, or until the breast of the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the smoker, place a foil tent on top, and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Remove the trussing. Serve with the reserved sauce.

GRILLED BARBECUED CHICKEN



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It's fun for me to have my family together so I can prepare their favorite foods, like this saucy barbecued chicken. The moist and plump pieces always bring enthusiastic compliments from our four grown children and three grandkids. -Barbara Blickens Derfer, Edgewater, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
2/3 cup butter, melted
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (4 to 5 pounds), skin removed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1/3 cup for basting. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add remaining marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20 minutes. Turn; grill 15-25 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 1147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For the best results, use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs. The bones and skin help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful during grilling.
  • Prepare the chicken properly: Before grilling, pat the chicken dry with paper towels. This will help the chicken to brown evenly and prevent sticking.
  • Season the chicken generously: Use a flavorful rub or marinade to season the chicken. This will help to infuse the chicken with flavor.
  • Grill the chicken over medium-high heat: This will help to create a nice char on the outside of the chicken while keeping the inside moist.
  • Baste the chicken with BBQ sauce: During the last few minutes of grilling, baste the chicken with BBQ sauce. This will help to caramelize the sauce and give the chicken a delicious glaze.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: Once the chicken is cooked through, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful chicken.

Conclusion:

Grilled Kansas City Smothered BBQ Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its tender and flavorful chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and crispy bacon, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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