North Carolina Cheerwine Barbecued Chicken Recipe
While Kentucky may have a strong claim to fame with its chicken, North Carolina offers a unique twist with a fantastic recipe that incorporates the locally made soft drink Cheerwine, adding a delightful cherry flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 chicken thighs (fillets and wings work well too)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup Cheerwine
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Melt the butter, add in the onion and garlic and allow to cook slowly for about 3 minutes to soften.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and bring to the boil.
- As soon as you see bubbles, drop the temperature and allow the sauce to simmer gently.
- It takes about 30 minutes for the sauce the thicken nicely.
- Put the chicken into a large bowl and add in most of the sauce, reserving around a ¼ cup for basting later.
- Make sure that the chicken is completely covered and then chill for around an hour.
- Light your barbecue using coals on just one side.
- Place your chicken on the other side of the barbecue and cover.
- Cook for around 40 minutes turning the chicken halfway.
- Now uncover the chicken and move it closer to the heat.
- Cook for a further 20 minutes, basting with the extra sauce every 5-10 minutes.
- The chicken is ready when it reaches 165 degrees.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 31gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 416mgSugar: 7g
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