Chipotle BBQ Chicken with Blue Cheese Grits Recipe

Name: Chipotle BBQ Chicken with Blue Cheese Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Soy Sauce; 2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo (canned); 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 cups Organic Ketchup; 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 6 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 3 whole Chicken Breasts (bone In And Skin On); 6 cups Water; 2 cups Half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons White Pepper; 2 cups Grits; 1/2 cups Crumbled Blue Cheese, Plus Extra For Topping

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Soy Sauce
2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo (canned)
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 cups Organic Ketchup
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
Salt And Pepper, to taste
6 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
3 whole Chicken Breasts (bone In And Skin On)
6 cups Water
2 cups Half-and-half
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons White Pepper
2 cups Grits
1/2 cups Crumbled Blue Cheese, Plus Extra For Topping

1
To prepare sauce: Combine soy sauce, peppers, garlic, ketchup, and 2 Tbsp oil, salt and pepper to taste (you can add cayenne pepper as well to add more spiciness) in a pot and simmer on medium-low heat until sauce begins to thicken.
2
To prepare chicken: Melt 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil in skillet on medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken and cook about 5 minutes skin side down.
4
Flip over and brush with a small amount of sauce.
5
Cook an additional 5 minutes until slightly blackened.
6
Then transfer skillet to oven and bake on 350F for about 15-20 minutes.
7
Add half of remaining sauce for the last 5 minutes of baking.
8
Remove bone, and slice on the bias, if desired.
9
To prepare grits: In large pot, bring water and half and half, salt, and white pepper to boil.
10
Slowly add grits, stirring constantly to avoid splattering.
11
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until grits are smooth and thick, stirring occasionally.
12
Stir in blue cheese and 4 tbsp butter.
13
Let sit for 5 minutes.
14
To serve: Spoon grits into bowl.
15
Sprinkle extra blue cheese crumbles to taste on top, and top with chicken and sauce to taste.
16
You can also prepare this chicken with the sauce in the crock pot, but I prefer the flavor of the pan seared chicken.

520

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Soy Sauce, 2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo (canned), 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1/2 cups Organic Ketchup, and more.

Yes, Chipotle BBQ Chicken with Blue Cheese Grits falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chipotle BBQ Chicken with Blue Cheese Grits

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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