Dr. Pepper Chicken Recipe

Name: Dr. Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 lbs whole chickens, split down the back; 1 cup Dr. Pepper cola; 3 tablespoons garlic, minced; 3 whole green chilies; ½ cup onion, diced; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced; 2 teaspoons sea salt; ¼ cup honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 2 tablespoons lime juice

Servings: persons

3 lbs whole chickens, split down the back
1 cup Dr. Pepper cola
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
3 whole green chilies
½ cup onion, diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced
2 teaspoons sea salt
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons lime juice

1
Mix together Dr. Pepper, garlic, green chilies, onion, cilantro & salt.
2
Put chicken in large resealable bag and then pour marinade over to coat.
3
Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
4
Mix together the glaze: honey, dijon mustard, ginger, orange zest and lime juice- reserve for later.
5
Grill the chicken for 30 minutes then brush with glaze and grill for 15 more minutes or until the chicken reaches 170 degrees.
6
Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting to serve.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs whole chickens, split down the back, 1 cup Dr. Pepper cola, 3 tablespoons garlic, minced, 3 whole green chilies, and more.

Yes, Dr. Pepper Chicken 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.

Dr. Pepper Chicken

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