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Bbq Chicken Recipe

Inspired by The Dirty Bird
Time55m
Serves4

Marinated and grilled chicken smothered in BBQ sauce then topped with Swiss cheese and bacon

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Ingredients

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Marinated Chicken

BBQ & Toppings

Method

Marinated Chicken

1

Prepare marinade

In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until sugar dissolves and mixture is uniform.

2

Marinate chicken

Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, massage to coat thoroughly, remove excess air, and seal. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours (longer will increase flavor but avoid more than 8 hours to prevent texture change). If time is short, marinate 30 minutes at room temperature.

3

Bring to grill temperature

Remove chicken from refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling to come closer to room temperature; reserve marinade.

Grilling & BBQ Finish

4

Preheat grill

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). If using a grill pan or cast-iron skillet on the stove, heat over medium-high until hot and lightly oiled.

5

Grill chicken

Lightly oil grill grates. Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off. Place chicken on the grill and cook 4–6 minutes per side with lid closed, depending on thickness, until internal temperature reaches 155°F (68°C). Avoid flipping more than once for good grill marks.

6

Brush with BBQ sauce

During the last 2–3 minutes of cooking, brush both sides of each breast generously with BBQ sauce. Close the lid and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce has set slightly.

7

Add cheese and rest

Move chicken to a cooler part of the grill (or reduce heat). Top each breast with a slice of Swiss cheese and close the lid for 1–2 minutes until cheese melts. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest 5 minutes.

Bacon & Assembly

8

Cook bacon

While chicken rests (or concurrently on a second burner), cook bacon until crisp. For stovetop: place bacon strips in a cold skillet, turn heat to medium, and cook turning occasionally 8–12 minutes until crisp. For oven: arrange on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–18 minutes. Drain on paper towels and cut each strip in half if desired.

9

Finish and serve

Place each rested, cheese-topped chicken breast on a plate, arrange two slices of bacon on top of each (or 3-4 halves), spoon any remaining warmed BBQ sauce over the bacon if desired, and dot with a little butter for gloss. Sprinkle chopped parsley for garnish. Serve immediately.