Cornbread Topped Bourbon Bbq Chicken Recipes

BARBECUE CHICKEN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously coat a 9-inch square baking dish or 9-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray.
• Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the milk, sour cream, butter and egg together in a medium bowl. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and whisk to combine. Fold in the chicken, cilantro and scallions.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake until the cornbread springs back when pressed in the center, 25 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the baking dish for about 15 minutes. Loosen the edges, then slice into wedges or squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

BUFFALO BBQ PULLED CHICKEN WITH BLUE CHEESE CORNBREAD TOPPER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Heat a large ovenproof skillet with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the celery, carrots, onions, garlic, chile pepper, salt, pepper, and thyme and saute to soften the vegetables, 10 to12 minutes, then deglaze the pan with the beer or stock.
• Stir together the brown sugar, tomato sauce, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and vinegar in a bowl and pour into the skillet and stir to combine. Mix in the chicken pieces, using tongs and cool and store for make-ahead meal.
• Reheat over medium heat just to warm up while you mix together the cornbread topper or, to serve immediately, keep warm on low while you mix the cornbread batter, then transfer to oven and bake until top is deep golden brown.
• Cook's Note: The filling may be transferred to a casserole if your skillet cannot transfer to the oven.
• For the topping: Follow package directions for cornbread batter, then stir in the blue cheese and scallions, pour over the chicken filling in an even layer and bake to golden brown and firm to the touch, about 12 to 15 minutes.

BOURBON ORANGE SKILLET BBQ CHICKEN WITH CORN BREAD TOPPER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium sauce pan over med-high heat.
• Add the onions and garlic to the pan and cook until tender, 4-5 minutes.
• Season the onions with salt and pepper and stir in the tomato paste and smoked paprika.
• Cook the mixture for 1-2 minutes, then add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and chicken stock to the pan.
• Bring everything up to a bubble, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer the sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• While the sauce is simmering, place a large cast-iron skillet over med-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook it until golden brown on all sides, 5-6 minutes.
• When the chicken is golden brown, pour the thickened barbecue sauce into the cast-iron skillet and add the bourbon, but don't stir it inches.
• Remove the pan from the heat and very carefully flame the alcohol by using a match or barbecue lighter.
• Return the pan to the heat and allow the alcohol to cook out of the bourbon; it'll be ready when the flames die away.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and reserve on a heat-safe surface while you prepare the corn bread.
• In a mixing bowl, prepare the corn bread batter according to the package directions.
• Fold the scallions and 1/2 cup cheese into the batter and spoon it evenly over the top of the barbecue chicken.
• Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese over the corn bread and transfer the skillet to the oven.
• Bake until the corn bread is golden brown and baked through, about 15 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

BBQ CHICKEN POTPIE WITH CORNBREAD CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large skillet melt butter w/ olive oil over med. heat. Cook onion 'til soft.
• Add green chilies, garlic, cumin and coriander. Cook 3 to 4 min. Add vinegar, scraping pan to loosen any caramelization. Add chicken, brown sugar, chocolate, chili sauce, and chicken broth.
• Stir to combine & check for seasoning. Bring to simmer and stir, cooking gently till thickened. Allow to cool. Then mix cornbread with eggs and milk (or water with a pinch of sugar or even chicken broth) in a medium bowl.
• Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray then add chicken mixture. Top w/ cornbread mix, smooth. Bake 'til cornbread is lightly golden brown on top (about 23 min).
• Serve hot.

BBQ CHICKEN CORNBREAD BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix cream-style corn, muffin mix, corn, yogurt, and eggs together in a large bowl. Pour into the prepared dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• While casserole bakes, toss chicken with barbecue sauce.
• Remove casserole from oven. Top with chicken mixture and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
• Return to the oven and bake until cheese melts and chicken is heated through, about 15 minutes.