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Recipe Box, Peachy Bourbon BBQ Chicken with Baked Cheese Grits

You are going to thank me

Your “people” will thank you

Yep, this is one of those recipes

That is easy peasy

Swoon worthy

and yes, it WILL make you a rock star

Peachy Bourbon BBQ Chicken in the slow cooker

It smells amazing~

And if you serve it with some Baked Cheese Grits

You might just get a star on Hollywood Blvd!

Here’s the recipe

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PEACHY BOURBON BBQ CHICKEN 

easy and delicious slow cooked meal
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword BBQ chicken, bourbon, easy dinner, peach, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 1/2 cups Barbeque Sauce {I used KC Masterpiece but use any thick style sauce you like}
  • 1 cup Peach preserves or jam
  • 1/2 cup bourbon or whiskey
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 T Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with cooking oil spray.   
  • Peel onion, cut in half and slice.  Put onion slices in bottom of slow cooker and top with chicken thighs.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with minced garlic.
  • Combine bourbon, barbeque sauce, peach preserves, and Worcestershire. Pour over chicken.  Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours.  Serve with baked cheese grits, mashed potatoes or on buns.  Makes 4 servings.  Easily doubled

I’m not going to insult you with a bunch of “how to” photos for the grits

You just bring the chicken broth and milk to a boil, add the grits and cook for 3-5 minutes.  Add butter, cheese, green onions and garlic powder, stir to melt,  and place in a baking dish.

Bake for 45-60 minutes

and dig in!

Here’s the recipe:

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BAKED CHEESE GRITS

Grits aren't just for breakfast they make perfect side dish with BBQ and grilled meats
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword cheese grits, grits, grits casserole, Southern side dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup quick cooking grits [not instant if you use instant you will need more]
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1-2 green onions sliced
  • 8 oz Velvetta cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup Vermont white Cheddar grated {4 oz} optional

Instructions

  • Bring broth and milk to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly add grits and salt. Return to boil and cook 1 minute, stirring in butter.
  • Reduce heat, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes until thick and creamy. Remove from heat.
  • Add onions, cheeses, garlic to grits and stir to melt and distribute cheese. Pour into an 8×8 sprayed casserole dish.
  • Refrigerate or bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Serves 6-8

Notes

If the grits seem too runny add a couple of beaten eggs to mixture before baking
note: if you want it extra cheesy add the Vermont white cheddar, but it is very cheesy creamy good with just the Velveeta!

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