Grilled Chicken With Root Beer Sauce

Submitted by BearsFanJeff

"Root beer is the secret ingredient to make this sweet and tangy grilled chicken. Preparation time includes one hour for marinating the chicken. Adjust yours accordingly."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 2 1/2 cups sauce
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup root beer
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Place the chicken breasts into gallon-sized storage bags.
2. Combine all ingredients from the root beer through the salt. Mix thoroughly.
3. Reserve 1 cup of the root beer sauce for basting.
4. Pour the remaining sauce over the ckicken. Marinade in the refrigerator for an hour or more.
5. Grill around medium hot coals or over medium heat on a gas grill for about 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
6. Turn frequently and baste with the root beer sauce to form a nicely carmelized coating.
7. Serve and enjoy!