Best 5 Kansas City Bbqd Chicken Recipes

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Kansas City barbecue chicken is a flavorful and smoky dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, this chicken is a popular choice for backyard gatherings and cookouts. Whether you prefer to cook your chicken on the grill, in the oven, or in a smoker, there are many delicious recipes available to help you create the perfect Kansas City barbecue chicken. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for this classic dish, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your chicken turns out moist, tender, and bursting with flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED KANSAS CITY SMOTHERED BBQ CHICKEN



Grilled Kansas City Smothered BBQ Chicken image

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 BBQ CHICKEN



Grilled Kansas City BBQ Chicken image

Grilled Kansas City BBQ Chicken - THE BEST BBQ Chicken! Season chicken breasts with an easy dry rub and refrigerate until ready to cook. Brush with your favorite BBQ sauce before removing from grill! Chicken, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. We make this chicken at least once a month. We LOVE this easy grilling recipe.

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 Tbsp packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp onion powder
1½ tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
⅓ cup BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • Mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken in a ziplock bag. Add brown sugar mixture. Seal bag and shake to coat chicken breasts. Refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
  • Remove chicken from bag and grill until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Brush chicken with BBQ sauce on each side before removing from grill.

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 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 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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Whole chicken or chicken pieces can be used for this recipe. If you're using a whole chicken, spatchcock it to help it cook evenly.
  • Make sure the chicken is well-seasoned: The rub is what gives the chicken its flavor, so don't skimp on it. Use a generous amount of rub all over the chicken, making sure to get it into all the nooks and crannies.
  • Cook the chicken over indirect heat: This will help prevent the chicken from drying out. If you're using a charcoal grill, bank the coals to one side of the grill and place the chicken on the other side. If you're using a gas grill, turn off one or two of the burners and place the chicken over the unlit burners.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check the temperature by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Kansas City BBQ chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. So fire up your grill and give this recipe a try today!

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