Description
Indulge in the tangy and creamy goodness of this White Barbecue Chicken recipe, featuring succulent grilled chicken coated in a flavorful mayo-based sauce with a hint of spice. Perfect for a Southern-inspired BBQ feast!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
White Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the White Barbecue Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, horseradish, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup of the sauce for serving.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a large resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the remaining sauce over it. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably 4–6 hours.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5–6 minutes per side or until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with reserved white barbecue sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.
Notes
- This Alabama-style white barbecue sauce is tangy and creamy with a kick.
- It also pairs well with grilled pork or turkey.
- For extra flavor, baste the chicken with reserved sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
