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Dutch Oven Chicken and Sausage in a dutch oven.
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Dutch Oven Chicken and Sausage

This Dutch Oven Chicken and Sausage is perfect for camping or backyard cooking. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sausage adds an extra kick of flavor.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Sausage
Servings: 12
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Charcoal Chimney
  • Charcoal (approximately 30 coals)

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken
  • 2 12 ounce smoked sausage (comes in a horseshoe shaped ring)
  • 40 ounces BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Heat coals in charcoal chimney.
  • Add heated coals to Dutch oven. Use about 15 coals on the bottom and 10-15 coals on the lid.
  • Place chicken in the Dutch oven.
  • Place the lid on top and check occasionally.
  • Cook until chicken is white and cooked through (DO NOT OVERCOOK).
  • While chicken is cooking, cut the sausage into 1" slices. Set aside.
  • Drain all the chicken broth from the oven. Add the sausage and BBQ sauce. Add enough to completely drench the meat.
  • Cook another 10-15 minutes, covered. Check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is ready when it reaches 165 degrees.
  • Remove from heat, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • The chicken can be cooked as full chicken breasts, or cut into smaller bite-size pieces for easier eating. When the chicken is cut into smaller pieces, it cooks faster. So if you choose this option, check it sooner so it doesn't overcook.
  • Any BBQ sauce can be used in this recipe. We prefer Bull's Eye Original. Bull's Eye BBQ sauce is gluten-free which makes it a good option when serving a group.
  • We like to serve the chicken straight from the Dutch oven. Keep the lid on the Dutch oven after serving to keep the chicken warm.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. If camping, allow the leftovers to cool before storing them in a cooler.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1013mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg