Dutch Oven Chicken and Sausage
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
280 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Dutch Oven Chicken and Sausage
Description
This recipe starts by heating charcoal coals for a Dutch oven, creating a controlled cooking environment with heat distributed bottom and top. Raw chicken pieces are placed inside the preheated Dutch oven and cooked covered until the chicken turns white and starts to cook through. Meanwhile, smoked sausage in ring form is sliced into one-inch pieces.
After initial cooking, any accumulated chicken broth is drained from the pot. The sausage and a generous amount of barbecue sauce are added to thoroughly coat the meat. The pot is covered and cooked further for 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld. The chicken's doneness is checked by ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F, signaling safety and tenderness.
Serving directly from the Dutch oven helps retain heat. This dish is flexible with types of barbecue sauce used and allows cooking the chicken whole or in smaller pieces to reduce cook time. Leftovers can be cooled and stored in airtight containers.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken
- 2 ounce smoked sausage (comes in a horseshoe shaped ring)
- 40 ounces BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Heat coals in charcoal chimney.
- Add heated coals to Dutch oven. Use about 15 coals on the bottom and 10-15 coals on the lid.
- Place chicken in the Dutch oven.
- Place the lid on top and check occasionally.
- Cook until chicken is white and cooked through (DO NOT OVERCOOK).
- While chicken is cooking, cut the sausage into 1" slices. Set aside.
- Drain all the chicken broth from the oven. Add the sausage and BBQ sauce. Add enough to completely drench the meat.
- Cook another 10-15 minutes, covered. Check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is ready when it reaches 165 degrees.
- Remove from heat, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Chicken can be cut into smaller pieces for faster cooking; watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
- Any preferred barbecue sauce works; Bull's Eye Original is noted for gluten-free composition.
- Serve directly from the Dutch oven and keep covered to maintain warmth.
- Leftovers should be cooled and refrigerated in airtight containers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 288IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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