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Smoked Chicken Parmesan

Smoked Chicken Parmesan made on the grill with Alabama white sauce, crispy breading, and bold BBQ flavor—Tommy the Butcher’s BBQ twist on a classic.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 Smoker
  • 1 Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 Cup panko breadcrumbs  
  • 3/4 Cup grated parmesan
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded 
  • 1 quart marinara sauc

16 oz Alabama White Sauce

  • 1 Cup mayonnaise  
  • 1/4 Cup apple cider vinegar 
  • 1 tbsp prepared horseradish 
  • 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 
  • 1 tsp 16-mesh black pepper or coarse ground 
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne  
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder 
  • 1 tsp onion powder 
  • 1 tsp honey 
  • Chicken broth as needed to thin out sauce (consistency should be able to just coat the back of as spoon) 

Instructions
 

Alabama while sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until fully incorporated. 
    1 Cup mayonnaise  , 1/4 Cup apple cider vinegar , 1 tbsp prepared horseradish , 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice , 1 tsp 16-mesh black pepper or coarse ground , 1/2 tsp cayenne  , 1/2 tsp garlic powder , 1 tsp onion powder , 1 tsp honey , Chicken broth

Chicken Parm

  • Place halved chicken breast in baking dish or zip top bag, cover with Alabama white sauce and let marinate for a half hour. 
    2 Large boneless chicken breasts
  • Heat grill to 425 degrees
  • Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan in a deep sided dish or container. Remove the chicken from the Alabama white sauce and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.  Add 2 tablespoons olive oil a 12-inch cast iron skillet and place breaded cutlets in. 4 filets will comfortably fit.  
    2 Cup panko breadcrumbs  , 3/4 Cup grated parmesan
  • Move pan back away from open flame and continue to bake indirectly until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Optional: remove from grill and brown under broiler. 

Notes

NOTE: A gas grill can be used as well. Just use an in-direct grilling method only lighting one half (or one side) of your gas grill.  
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