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White Barbecue Chicken

Zesty White Barbecue Chicken that's Perfect for Summer Grilling

Enjoy this zesty white barbecue chicken featuring Alabama's iconic white barbecue sauce, perfect for summer grilling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the White Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar apple cider or white
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard yellow or Dijon
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic fresh or powdered
  • 1 tablespoon Horseradish adjust to heat preference
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • zip-lock bag
  • Basting Brush
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, garlic, and horseradish. Whisk until smooth. Set aside half for marinating the chicken.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a zip lock bag and pour in the reserved sauce. Seal and massage to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat grill to high heat (450-500°F) at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  4. Remove chicken from bag, rinse under cool water, and pat dry. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place chicken skin-side down on grill, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear. Flip and grill for another 2 minutes.
  6. Move chicken to cooler part of grill skin-side up, reduce heat to medium, and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Baste chicken with reserved sauce every 5 minutes and monitor internal temp for 160-162°F.
  8. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for maximum flavor. Preheat and use indirect heat for best results. Baste frequently for added moisture and flavor.

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