Smoky Chipotle Bacon & Provolone Chicken

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Smoky Chipotle Bacon & Provolone Chicken elevates your grilling game with juicy chicken marinated in a smoky chipotle sauce, complemented by crispy bacon and melted provolone cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues, this non-vegetarian American dish is versatile enough for sandwiches or salads.

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Overview

This Smoky Chipotle Grilled Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that combines the smokiness of chipotle with the sweetness of brown sugar and the tang of cider vinegar. Topped with crispy bacon and melted provolone cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Soy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) olive oil
• 4 Cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 Onion, grated
• 0.5 Cups bourbon
• 0.25 Cups cider vinegar
• 2 Cups ketchup
• 0.25 Cups Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
• 0.25 Cups brown sugar
• 4 6 Ounces (oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) grill seasoning
• 4 Slices bacon
• 4 Thick slices red onion, sliced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) olive oil
• 4 Slices provolone cheese

Steps

1. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the bourbon, and simmer for 10 minutes. Have a lid ready to cover the skillet in case the bourbon catches fire.
2. Pour in the cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Pour sauce into a bowl, and refrigerate until no longer hot, about 30 minutes.
3. Season chicken breasts with grill seasoning and place into a shallow glass dish. Pour all but 1 cup of the cooled sauce over the chicken breasts, and turn to coat. Refrigerate remaining sauce. Cover the chicken and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and set aside.
5. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
6. Drain marinade from the chicken and discard. Cook chicken on preheated grill, basting with reserved sauce, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side.
7. Meanwhile, brush onion slices with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Secure the rings with toothpicks to keep them from falling apart. Grill over indirect heat until soft, about 15 minutes.
8. To serve, place chicken onto serving plates and top with a slice of grilled onion, 2 slices of bacon, and then a slice of provolone cheese. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Smoky Chipotle Bacon & Provolone Chicken!