Fruited Barbecue Chicken Food

BARBEQUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the water, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt, mustard powder, and chili powder. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes.
• Place the chicken thighs into an oblong baking dish, and pour the sauce over them. Cover tightly.
• Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and bake for one hour. Remove cover, stir and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.

SOUTHERN FRIED BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• An American classic with a little twist from below the South, this crisp and smoky chicken is sure to become a barbecue favorite.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, milk, 2 tablespoons of garlic salt and 2 tablespoons of pepper until smooth.
• In a large flat pan stir together the flour, remaining tablespoons of garlic salt, pepper, onion powder and mesquite seasoning.
• Fill a large heavy skillet or wok halfway full with oil and heat over medium-high heat to 365 degrees Fahrenheit on the barbecue grill or side burner. Use tongs to dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, back into the egg mixture and back into the flour mixture again. Set on a platter until all pieces are coated.
• Cook the chicken in batches, do not overcrowd the skillet. Brown on each side.
• Coat a large baking dish generously with nonstick cooking spray then arrange the fried chicken pieces in the pan. Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken.
• Bake in the oven at 365 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes in the barbecue sauce, until the sauce has bubbled and caramelized and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Serve with one can (22 ounces) BUSH'S® Bourbon and Brown Sugar Grillin' Beans.

GRILLED BARBECUED CHICKEN

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.

COUNTRY STYLE BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix the onions, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
• Arrange chicken in the baking dish. Pour sauce over the chicken.
• Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear.

FRUITED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place onion and chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, orange zest and garlic; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with apricots and cranberries., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

BARBECUED STRAWBERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan. In same pan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 1 minute., Stir in barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and honey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 4-6 minutes. Return chicken to pan. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 12-15 minutes. Stir in strawberries.

BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix all marinade ingredients.
• Marinate for at least 4 hours.
• Grill over hot coals or on gas barbecue until done.

BAKED FRUITY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a 13 X 9-inch pan, melt butter in the oven.
• In a plastic bag or large bowl with a cover, combine flour, salt, paprika and pepper.
• Shake chicken, a few pieces at a time, in flour mixture. Arrange chicken in pan, skin-side-up.
• Combine remaining ingredients with 1/2 cup of reserved syrup. DO NOT COMBINE fruit cocktail. Pour mixture over chicken pieces.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce.
• Spoon fruit cocktail over chicken; sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.
• Return to oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes longer or until chicken is tender.

FRUIT BBQ MARINADE

Steps:

• Brown onions, and red peppers in olive oil. Add brown sugar, garlic, mustard, and cider vinegar. Cook for one minute on high or until bubbly. Add pineapple juice.
• Marinade meat of choice overnight or up to 24 hours.
• Cook on barbecue and baste frequently with the marinade. Near the end of the cooking, add preserves to top and allow to brown slightly.

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Boil chicken pieces for 15 minutes. Combine sauce ingredients in crock pot while chicken is cooking. Place chicken in crock pot, cook on low 6-8 hours, or on high 3-4 hours.
• Can also bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

FRUITED BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chicken and oranges in slow cooker.
• Stir well, then add chicken breast pieces.
• Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
• When you have 10-15 minutes before it is done, stir in oranges, and serve.

HUNTER'S BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• To make the barbecue sauce, place all the ingredients into a large saucepan, bring to boil. The reduce heat to very low and simmer, covered for 2 - 3 hours. It can then be kept for a few days in the fridge and so can be prepared in advance.
• Wash the chicken breasts and remove any sinew.
• Wrap each breast in a piece of streaky bacon and place in a baking dish/tray.
• Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken breasts. You can then proceed to cook them immediately or they can be left to marinade for an hour or so and this will increase the flavor of the barbecue chicken.
• Cover with foil and cook in a preheated oven 200°C or 400°F for 15 minutes.
• After the 15 minutes are up, remove the foil and baste the chicken breasts with the sauce. Then return to the oven for a further ten minutes.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over each breast. Return to the oven for a few minuted until the cheese is melted and bubbling, serve immediately.