Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJessie Rae's BBQThe Clever Chicken Recipe

The Clever Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Jessie Rae's BBQ
Time1h 15m
Serves6

Pulled dark chicken topped with melted cheese, our slammin bamma BBQ sauce and a special sauce we call the vegas sauce. Casserole style dish.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

BBQ Sauce

Casserole Assembly

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the dark meat chicken, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Boil for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

  2. 2

    Shred the Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix the BBQ Sauce

    In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the Bamma BBQ sauce. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.

  2. 4

    Prepare the Vegas Sauce

    In another bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon juice, and garlic powder until smooth.

Casserole Assembly

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 6

    Layer Ingredients

    In a large casserole dish, layer the cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom. Top with the BBQ chicken mixture, followed by chopped green onions and finally sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

  3. 7

    Add Vegas Sauce

    Drizzle the prepared Vegas sauce over the top of the cheese layer.

  4. 8

    Bake the Casserole

    Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  5. 9

    Serve

    Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve warm and enjoy your Clever Chicken dish!

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