Drunken BBQ Chicken Wings

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I normally roast my wings in my Big Easy or grill them over charcoal, so I was a little skeptical about this recipe for drunken BBQ chicken wings where the wings are slow-cooked in a Dutch oven. But, to my surprise, the final result was incredibly tasty and oh-so-tender. You’ll love the BBQ sauce on these wings. It’s a very traditional ketchup-based sauce with beer added in for a nice change.

Drunken BBQ Chicken Wings

To get a little crisp and color oh my drunken BBQ chicken wings, I put the wings under the broiler for a few minutes after they were completely cooked. You can also cook these wings in a crockpot. You’ll still want to brown them under the broiler a bit before serving. Or better yet, toss them on a hot grill for a bit.

I store my leftover homemade sauces in squeeze bottles. If refrigerated, I set them out an hour before using so they come to room temperature. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot wings!

Also try my yummy garlic Parmesan wings.

Drunken BBQ Chicken Wings
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Drunken BBQ Chicken Wings

You’ll love the BBQ sauce on these wings. It’s a very traditional ketchup-based sauce with beer added in for a nice change.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, BBQ, wings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 667kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken wings cut into flats and drumettes, tips removed (reserve for making chicken stock)
  • 1 bottle beer
  • 2 tablespoons your favorite BBQ seasoning

For the BBQ sauce:

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325 F.
  • Cover the bottom of a large Dutch oven with the wings. Sprinkle with the BBQ rub. Add another layer of wings and rub until all of the wings are in the pot.
  • Slowly add the bottle of beer to the pot.
  • Cover the pot with foil (unless yours has a very tight-fitting lid) and add the lid.
  • Place in oven for about an hour or until the chicken is done, but not quite falling off the bone.
  • Meanwhile, make the BBQ sauce by combining the remaining ingredients in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and continue simmering for 10 minutes. Remove from heat until ready to use.
  • Remove pot from oven. Transfer wings to a rack over a baking pan.
  • Baste wings with the sauce. Place under broiler for a few minutes until starting to brown.
  • Flip wings, baste again, and place back under the broiler for a minute.
  • Flip wings one more time, baste, and place under broiler until they are the color you desire.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

To make these wings in a crockpot

  • Follow the directions above, except layer the wings in the bottom of a crockpot. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 667kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1004mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 624IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Drunken Cajun Chicken Po Boy

A place called Gumbo A Go-Go opened recently here in Indy (and sadly they’ve now closed!) . I’ve eaten there several times and have become totally addicted to their Datwich, a spicy shredded chicken sandwich. This is my first attempt at trying to match it. I’d say that this Drunken Cajun chicken po boy comes mighty darn close to the real thing. And I definitely ended up with a delicious sandwich!

Drunken Cajun Chicken Po Boy

Almost A Datwich

I will try again to duplicate the Datwich. I think I’m very close. Next time I’ll omit the tomatoes, add some broth, and more garlic! Until then I’m going to chow down on this spicy good Drunken Cajun chicken po boy sandwich! This is a mighty good sandwich on its own. It’s messy. Very messy. The chicken is very tender and some of the best flavored chicken I’ve had. It might not be a Datwich, but it’s great no matter what!

Also try my Creole beef debris po boy.

This recipe is based on a recipe from Tasty Kitchen.

Drunken Cajun Chicken Po Boy
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Drunken Cajun Chicken Po’Boy

I’d say that this Drunken Cajun chicken po boy comes mighty darn close to the real thing. And I definitely ended up with a delicious sandwich!
Course Main
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword Cajun, chicken, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 328kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all of the seasons from the cayenne pepper to the basil to form a rub.
  • Rub mixture over the chicken.
  • Place chicken into a large Dutch oven over low heat.
  • Add remaining ingredients except the bread, plus any remaining rub.
  • Cover and cook 5-7 hours, stirring occasionally, until the chicken can be shredded with a fork.
  • Carefully remove the chicken and shred with a fork.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce left in the Dutch oven. Alternatively, pour the sauce into a counter top blender and puree, being careful not to burn yourself with the hot liquid.
  • Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  • Lightly toast the bread.
  • Cut in half lengthwise and top with the meat mixture.
  • Cut in halves and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 954mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.