Description
A comforting dish that combines tender shredded barbecue chicken with velvety creamy grits, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup stone-ground or quick-cooking grits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sear chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add barbecue sauce, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Shred chicken and mix back in the sauce.
- In a medium saucepan, boil chicken broth. Gradually whisk in grits, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in butter and heavy cream, season with salt and pepper until creamy consistency is achieved.
- To serve, plate with creamy grits topped with shredded barbecue chicken.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or seitan. For creamier grits, adjust liquid as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: barbecue, chicken, grits, comfort food, Southern, family recipe