BBQ Chicken Cornbread Bake Recipe: A Hearty Meal
This BBQ Chicken Cornbread Bake combines tender shredded chicken with a flavorful BBQ sauce, all baked beneath a golden cornbread layer. It's a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cornmeal, buttermilk, eggs, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and corn kernels into the cornbread batter.
- Pour half of the cornbread mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the cornbread base.
- Pour the remaining cornbread batter over the chicken layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve warm for the best flavor, and consider adding sour cream or coleslaw as a side.