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BBQ Smokehouse Lunch: Famous Restaurant’s Secret Recipe

Find the best BBQ Smokehouse Lunch recipe inspired by a famous American restaurant dish with our unique twist. This easy-to-follow recipe will bring the taste of street food to your kitchen in no time!

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 20 minutes - Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: American, BBQ

Allergens

Gluten (if using gluten-containing barbecue sauce), Eggs (mayonnaise)

Ingredients

  • 1. 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2. 1 cup barbecue sauce 3. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 4. 1/4 cup brown sugar 5. 1/2 cup hickory wood chips, soaked in water for 30 minutes 6. 1 large onion, sliced into rings 7. 2 cups shredded coleslaw mix 8. 1/2 cup mayonnaise 9. 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 10. Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Start by soaking wood chips in water for 30 minutes to prepare the grill. Preheat your grill to medium high heat, around 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Set aside.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them on the preheated grill and cook for 6 7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
  4. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add soaked wood chips to the grill and place chicken on indirect heat. Brush with the prepared barbecue sauce mixture, turning and basting the chicken every few minutes. Cook until the desired level of smoke ring and charring is achieved.
  5. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
  6. In another bowl, mix together shredded coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  7. Slice the cooked chicken breasts and serve them alongside the BBQ sauce, onion rings, and coleslaw. Enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

Don't be afraid to experiment with different wood chips, like apple or cherry, to achieve a unique flavor profile.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with marinated and grilled Portobello mushrooms.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe is inspired by the legendary BBQ Smokehouse Lunch found in the American South, where delicious, smoky flavors are embraced and cherished.