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Sliced and whole seasoned chicken breasts rest on a wooden cutting board, showcasing a golden-brown exterior, reminiscent of Dutch oven BBQ chicken perfection.

Dutch Oven BBQ Chicken

Melissa Griffiths
Are you looking for a simple Dutch oven BBQ chicken recipe that gives you an excuse to cook outdoors? This recipe comes out tender and flavorful as it combines smoky barbecue flavors with juicy, slow-cooked chicken that practically falls off the bone!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 274 kcal

Equipment

  • Thermoworks MK4 Thermapen
  • Redmond Seasoned Salt
  • ThermoPop
  • Enameled Dutch Oven
  • 12-inch Cast Iron Dutch Oven
  • Kitchen Tongs
  • Liquid Measuring Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts, (sliced lengthwise so they are thin)
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 ¼ cup BBQ sauce, (store bought or homemade)

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken with seasoned salt, then place in the dutch oven.
  • Pour sauce over top of the chicken.
  • Place 10 heated coals on bottom, place about 3 underneath and the rest around the outer edge. There should be about 20 on top, spread evenly. The temperature of the dutch oven should be about 350ºF.
  • Cook until the chicken registers 165º on an instant-read thermometer, about 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Looking for the perfect homemade BBQ sauce recipe? Try this one.
  • The slow-cooking process allows the barbecue sauce to seep into the chicken, giving it a deep, smoky, and tangy taste.
  • Feel free to adjust the level of sweetness or spiciness in the barbecue sauce based on your personal preference.
  • For extra flavor, add a bit of garlic powder or onion powder to the chicken before cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 32gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1562mgPotassium: 696mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.9mg
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