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Jack & Coke Chicken Thighs
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14 INGREDIENTS • 13 STEPS • 2HRS 40MINS

Jack & Coke Chicken Thighs

Recipe

4.5

2 ratings
These Jack & Coke Thighs turn out a pretty mahogany caramel color, and the flavor is just as good. Give them a try the next time you fire up the grill.
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These Jack & Coke Thighs turn out a pretty mahogany caramel color, and the flavor is just as good. Give them a try the next time you fire up the grill.
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How to BBQ Right
Hi, I'm Malcom. I'm dedicated to all things barbecue, slow-smoked and grilled. I'm always working to improve my barbecue skills and smoking recipes and I love sharing it with you.
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2HRS 40MINS

Total Time

$3.53

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thigh
8
Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs
Coca Cola
16 fl oz

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Coca Cola
Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup
Unsalted Butter
Dark Brown Sugar
1 cup
Dark Brown Sugar
Pineapple Juice
1 cup
Pineapple Juice
Barbecue Sauce
1 cup
Barbecue Sauce
Water
2/3 cup
Water
Soy Sauce
1/2 cup
Soy Sauce
Teriyaki Sauce
2 oz
Teriyaki Sauce
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, roasted
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
Jack Daniels Whiskey
2 fl oz
Jack Daniels Whiskey
Pineapple Preserves
4 Tbsp
Pineapple Preserves
All-Purpose Spice Rub
4 Tbsp
All-Purpose Spice Rub
Used Killer Hogs The A.P. Rub

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1089
Fat
36.4 g
Protein
72.2 g
Carbs
125.4 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Season both sides of the Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs (8) with All-Purpose Spice Rub (4 Tbsp) and place thighs in a large zip top bag. Pour Coca Cola (16 fl oz) and 1/4 cup of Soy Sauce (1/2 cup) over the chicken and seal the bag.
step 1 Season both sides of the Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs (8) with All-Purpose Spice Rub (4 Tbsp) and place thighs in a large zip top bag. Pour Coca Cola (16 fl oz) and 1/4 cup of Soy Sauce (1/2 cup) over the chicken and seal the bag.
step 2
Brine the thighs for 1-2 hours in refrigerator.
step 3
Remove thighs from bag and shake off any excess brine. Apply light coat of Killer Hog's AP Rub to both sides and place each thigh skin up tightly packed in an aluminum pan.
step 3 Remove thighs from bag and shake off any excess brine. Apply light coat of Killer Hog's AP Rub to both sides and place each thigh skin up tightly packed in an aluminum pan.
step 4
Cut Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup) into pats and place around the edges and between the thighs.
step 4 Cut Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup) into pats and place around the edges and between the thighs.
step 5
Prepare a fire in the smoker and bring temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) add a few chunks of Cherry wood for smoke.
step 5 Prepare a fire in the smoker and bring temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) add a few chunks of Cherry wood for smoke.
step 6
Place the pan of chicken directly on the cooking rack and smoke for 1 hour at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
step 6 Place the pan of chicken directly on the cooking rack and smoke for 1 hour at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
step 7
In a small sauce pan over medium high heat add Dark Brown Sugar (1 cup), Pineapple Juice (1 cup), Water (2/3 cup), Teriyaki Sauce (2 oz), and remaining soy sauce. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat to simmer stirring occasionally.
step 7 In a small sauce pan over medium high heat add Dark Brown Sugar (1 cup), Pineapple Juice (1 cup), Water (2/3 cup), Teriyaki Sauce (2 oz), and remaining soy sauce. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat to simmer stirring occasionally.
step 8
Mash the roasted Garlic (4 cloves) with a fork and add to the pot along with the Lemon (1), Pineapple Preserves (4 Tbsp), and Jack Daniels Whiskey (2 fl oz). Continue to reduce for 10 minutes.
step 8 Mash the roasted Garlic (4 cloves) with a fork and add to the pot along with the Lemon (1), Pineapple Preserves (4 Tbsp), and Jack Daniels Whiskey (2 fl oz). Continue to reduce for 10 minutes.
step 9
Add the Barbecue Sauce (1 cup) and reduce for 10 more minutes or until mixture begins to thicken slightly.
step 9 Add the Barbecue Sauce (1 cup) and reduce for 10 more minutes or until mixture begins to thicken slightly.
step 10
Dunk each thigh in the glaze and place on a wire rack, then place the rack directly on the cooking grate and cook for 10 minutes.
step 10 Dunk each thigh in the glaze and place on a wire rack, then place the rack directly on the cooking grate and cook for 10 minutes.
step 11
Apply additional glaze to the thighs with a brush and cook for 10 minutes.
step 11 Apply additional glaze to the thighs with a brush and cook for 10 minutes.
step 12
Remove thighs once internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F (80 degrees C).
step 12 Remove thighs once internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F (80 degrees C).
step 13
Serve and enjoy!
step 13 Serve and enjoy!

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Tags

American
4th of July
Comfort Food
BBQ
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Game Day
Labor Day
Memorial Day
Summer
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