Throwback Thursday, Peachy Bourbon BBQ Chicken with Baked Cheese Grits

This easy slow cooker chicken is full of swoon worthy flavor

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Pair it with cheesy baked grits

and you will have a delightful Southern meal

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Bottle BBQ sauce gets amped up with peach jam,

bourbon, and Worcestershire sauce

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Slice the onion and put it in the bottom of your slow cooker

Put the chicken on top of the onion slices

and season with salt, pepper & minced garlic

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Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken

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It will make your house smell amazing

as it cooks low and slow for 6-7 hours

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PEACHY BOURBON BBQ CHICKEN 

easy and delicious slow cooked meal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 6 quart slow cooker

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 6 servings.  Easily doubled
Keyword BBQ chicken, bourbon, easy dinner, peach, slow cooker

Serve it with cheesy baked grits

If you’re not a fan of grits,

it’s because you haven’t tasted cheese grits

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The grits are cooked in chicken broth and milk,

then they are combined with butter, cheese & garlic and green onions

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Place mixture into a baking dish and bake for 45-60 minutes

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BAKED CHEESE GRITS

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup quick cooking grits
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1-2 green onions sliced
  • 8 oz Velvetta cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups Vermont white Cheddar grated {6 oz}

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 cheeses.
  • Pour into an 8×8 sprayed casserole dish.
  • Refrigerate or bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Serves 6-8
Keyword baked grits, cheese grits, grits, grits casserole

Enjoy!

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Comments
29 Responses to “Throwback Thursday, Peachy Bourbon BBQ Chicken with Baked Cheese Grits”
  1. Bernadette says:

    I love slow cooker recipes and this one is a keeper. Thanks Jenna.

  2. Pam says:

    Jenna, this looks delicious! We love grits, not just for breakfast, but dinner also. I love adding cheese, whipping cream, and ham! They become a meal. Thank you for sharing and Happy Thursday!

  3. What a delicious and comforting meal!

  4. Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says:

    Good morning, Jenna! This looks absolutely delicious and like the most perfect comfort food! I love grits with lots of cheese. Thanks for sharing the recipes! Enjoy your day!

  5. Love the idea of baked cheese grits!

  6. I was excited about the chicken until I saw the grits, then the excitement doubled!

  7. The French Hutch says:

    This looks delicious Jenna! I need to pull out the slow cooker soon. Have a wonderful weekend.
    Emily

  8. Kari says:

    I can’t wait to try this peach recipe Jenna and I have all the ingredients on hand. Who doesn’t love cheesy grits? Have a great and wonderful day.

  9. Ricki Treleaven says:

    I just pinned both recipes, Jenna. Both sound amazing! I also like using the slow cooker when it’s so hot during these dog days of summer. 😀

  10. Nancy says:

    Oh, this looks delicious! I love grits! Especially cheesy grits.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

  11. Mary says:

    I remember this tasty recipe Jenna! We love Bob’s Red Mill Corn Grits/Polenta. Happy Friday ♥

  12. lghiggins says:

    Both dishes sound wonderful! I love my Southern roots!

  13. Kitty says:

    Oooh my does that meal ever sound absolutely peachy, Jenna! I do love cheese grits and will try your recipe. Thank you for sharing!

  14. Miz Helen says:

    Hi Jenna,
    It was a pleasure to feature your delicious Peachy Bourbon BBQ Chicken with Baked Cheese Grits. Thanks so much for sharing it with us and have a fantastic week!
    Miz Helen
    Full Plate Thursday, 708

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