Description
Get ready to impress your guests with this Dr Pepper Maple Mustard Chipotle BBQ Chicken! This unique dish combines the sweetness of maple syrup and Dr Pepper with the smoky kick of chipotle peppers, creating a flavor explosion that will elevate any gathering. Perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or game day celebrations, this chicken is grilled to perfection, ensuring juicy, tender bites every time. The homemade BBQ sauce caramelizes beautifully on the grill, making it a standout centerpiece for your meal. Serve it alongside vibrant vegetable skewers or a creamy coleslaw for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 chicken legs
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup Dr Pepper
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1–2 chopped chipotle peppers
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ketchup, Dijon mustard, Dr Pepper, cider vinegar, maple syrup, and chopped chipotle peppers to create the BBQ sauce.
- Brush chicken legs with vegetable oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Grill chicken skin side down for about 15 minutes until grill marks appear. Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and cook undisturbed for another 15 minutes.
- Turn chicken over and baste generously with BBQ sauce. Grill covered for an additional 10 minutes.
- Turn again and baste one last time; grill until juices run clear (about 5 more minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg