Description
Smoked Beef and Grape Juice Chicken is an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner featuring tender chicken glazed with a sweet grape juice and smoked beef mixture. Perfect for weeknight meals, this recipe delivers bold flavor, quick prep, and a glossy finish that works great with sides like roasted veggies or fresh salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1/2 cup smoked beef, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix grape juice, smoked beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill or oven to medium heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade; discard excess.
- Grill or bake chicken 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest briefly, then serve hot.
Notes
- For extra glaze
- reserve a tablespoon of the marinade before adding chicken and brush it on during the last few minutes of cooking. Adjust salt based on the saltiness of the smoked beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx 0.5 lb)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Smoked Beef and Grape Juice Chicken, easy chicken dinner, grape juice chicken recipe, smoked beef recipes, quick chicken glaze, family friendly chicken meals