Venture into the realm of smoky flavors and tantalizing tastes with our exploration of grilled chicken adorned with the legendary Alabama white barbecue sauce. Embark on a culinary journey that will introduce you to a symphony of tangy, smoky, and savory notes that dance harmoniously on your palate. Discover the perfect balance of spices, the subtle sweetness of mayonnaise, and the zesty kick of vinegar in this delectable sauce. Prepare to transform your grilled chicken into a masterpiece that will leave you and your family craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ALABAMA WHITE BBQ SAUCE
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the BBQ Sauce:
- Whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using. Reserve a ramekin full of sauce, about 1/2 cup, to serve on the side.
- For the chicken:
- Preheat half of the grill to medium-high heat and the other half to low heat. Using tongs, dip a folded towel into olive oil and wipe over the grill grate.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken, skin side down, on the hottest area of the grill. Grill until seared and golden brown and crisp on each side, about 5 minutes. Move the chicken to the cooler part of the grill and brush with barbecue sauce. Continue to cook until the juices run clear, about 20 to 25 minutes. Do not forget to flip the chicken halfway through its cooking time. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve with sauce on the side.
PULLED BARBECUED CHICKEN ON A GRILL
Steps:
- If you choose to brine your chicken, combine the salt, sugar, and water in a plastic bowl and stir until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Place the whole chicken in a plastic bowl or container large enough to fit the whole bird with a little room to spare. Pour the brine over making sure the chicken is completely submerged. (The amount of brine might need to be doubled.) Brine the chicken for 4 to 6 hours. Then remove the chicken from the brine, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place one of the aluminum pans on the coal grate next to the burning coals, but not on the coals. This is the drip pan that helps to keep the grill clean and prevents any dripping fat from reaching the fire which can cause flare-ups. Add wood chunks to the coals, spreading them around evenly over the fire. Large chunks of hardwood are ideal. There is no need to moisten them. Now replace the cooking grate and put the second aluminum pan directly over the fire. Fill that pan with water and put the lid on the grill.
- Heat the grill to 250 F to 275 F/120 C to 135 C and then adjust the vents on the grill to hold that temperature. While the grill is heating up, take the chicken out of the refrigerator to come to room temperature. Once the grill is ready, place the chicken, breast-side up, on the grill grates directly over the drip pan on the coals and next to the pan of water on the grate.
- After the chicken has rested for 15 minutes, it's time to start shredding the meat. This is best done with a pair of insulated food gloves so the hot chicken can be easily handled. It is something of a messy job, so a large, clean workspace is needed.
- To keep the meat warm, place it in a large pot over a low flame, tossing occasionally, or if you are going to be eating later, a slow cooker on the warm setting works well. Once the shredded chicken is warmed, add your desired barbecue sauce , tossing to evenly coat. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 846 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 299 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 93 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 3864 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 46 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ALABAMA WHITE BBQ SAUCE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 4h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the sugar, salt and 3 quarts (12 cups) water together in a large plastic or stainless steel vessel. Add the chicken quarters to the mixture and let brine, refrigerated, for at least 2 hours.
- Set a wire rack on a baking sheet. Remove the chicken from the brine, pat dry with paper towels and then set on the wire rack for at least 1 hour at room temperature, though it is ideal to do this step overnight in the refrigerator. (If you decide to refrigerate it overnight, be sure to bring the chicken to room temperature for about an hour before grilling.)
- Heat a grill to medium heat (about 350 degrees F). In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the cornstarch and vegetable oil.
- Grill the chicken skin-side down for 15 minutes, keeping an eye on it to make sure the skin doesn't burn. Flip the chicken and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Remove and let rest for at least 10 minutes. Serve with Alabama White BBQ Sauce.
- Stir together the mayonnaise, vinegar, horseradish, mustard and pepper in a medium bowl. Season with salt. Serve with grilled chicken.
SMOKY DRY-RUBBED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ALABAMA WHITE SAUCE
My mom's favorite barbecue sauce is Alabama white sauce, and it's ideal to serve with my spice-rubbed grilled chicken. The chicken halves are cooked first low and slow over indirect heat to infuse that smoky flavor from the grill into the meat. After a quick char over the flames at the end, the chicken is juicy, tender, and oh so good.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the dry-rubbed grilled chicken: Remove the backbone from the chicken. Cut the chicken through the breastbone into two halves. Stir together the House Seasoning, brown sugar, oregano, paprika, parsley and a couple of pinches of salt in a bowl. Rub under the skin and all over the chicken halves.
- Prepare a grill for direct and indirect cooking: Heat one side of the grill to medium heat. Leave the other side unlit.
- Place the chicken skin-up on the grates on the unlit side of the grill. Grill, with the lid closed, until the skin begins to brown, about 45 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the lit side of the grill, starting skin-up, and cook until the chicken is done and a meat thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted in the thickest portion of the thigh (avoiding bone), 12 to 15 minutes on each side.
- For the Alabama white sauce: Stir together the mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar, Dijon mustard, horseradish, hot sauce, dry mustard, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.
- Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
ALABAMA WHITE BBQ SAUCE
Goes great on all BBQ, but invented with chicken in mind. Also a great marinade for chicken. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Provided by Will McIntyre
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and hot sauce in a bowl; mix until thoroughly combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 191.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
GRILLED SMOKY CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ALABAMA WHITE BARBECUE SAUCE
Balance the spicy heat of grilled chicken breasts with a creamy, citrus sauce. Ready in 20 minutes!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Brush all sides of chicken with oil. In small bowl, mix grill seasoning, brown sugar and chili pepper powder; sprinkle on both sides of chicken.
- Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat remaining ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Drizzle mayonnaise mixture on 4 serving plates. Top with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
ALABAMA BBQ CHICKEN AND WHITE SAUCE (GRILLED)
Had this at a friend's house this weekend and it was great. Very different. She used a "Green Egg Smoker" which cooked the chicken slowly and kept it very moist. You can use boneless, skinless breasts and then serve them on nice bread with lettuce leaves, pickles (if you like) and the white sauce! My friend got the recipe from "Smoke and Spice" and this is a similar one from The BBQ General website from a magazine called Cook's Country. Hope you like it. I don't have a smoker but I can try indirect heating. I have a gas grill too so there are obstacles but I can experiment!
Provided by Oolala
Categories Sauces
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the sauce, mix all ingredients in blender until smooth, about 1 minute. Refrigerate sauce in airtight container for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
- For the chicken, mix salt, black pepper, and cayenne in small bowl. Rub spice mixture all over chicken.
- Soak wood chips in bowl of water to cover for 15 minutes. Meanwhile open bottom grill vents completely. Light large chimney starter filled with charcoal briquettes (about 90 coals) and burn until charcoal is covered with fine gray ash. Place 13 by 9 inch disposable aluminum roasting pan in center of grill. Pour half of coals into pile on each side of grill, leaving pan in the center. Scatter wood chips over coals and set cooking grate in place. Cover with lid vents positioned over center of grill and opened halfway. Let grill heat for 5 minutes.
- Dip wad of paper towels in oil and oil grate, holding paper towels with long-handled tongs. Place chicken skin side down on center of grill. Cover with half opened lid vents over chicken.
- Grill chickens until skin is well browned, 35 to 45 minutes. Flip chickens skin side up and grill, covered, until breast meat registers 165* on instant-read thermometer, 15 to 20 minutes longer.
- Transfer chickens to cutting board, brush with 2 tablespoons sauce, tent with foil, and let rest 10 minutes. Remove foil and brush chicken with 1 tablespoon sauce.
- Carve and serve, passing remaining sauce at table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.1, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 127.9, Sodium 590.1, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2, Protein 38.5
GRILLED CHICKEN PIZZA WITH ALABAMA WHITE SAUCE
You might love this so much, you will give up red sauce completely! I will be using mushrooms to replace the chicken to make this vegetarian.Adapted from grilling.com and found posted on Jenn's Food Journey
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 1 pizza
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce until well combined; set aside.
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees F.
- Brush olive oil on both sides of the pizza crust. Place the crust top side down on the grill and grill for 2-3 minutes. The crust should just start to brown. Carefully remove from grill and flip over.
- Spread the sauce on the cooked side of the crust and top with chicken, tomatoes and then cheese.
- Place back on the grill and grill for 2-3 minutes. Move pizza to indirect heat and finish grilling another 4-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is nice and bubbly. Carefully remove from grill and allow to cool. Add chopped basil, slice and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1132, Fat 81, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 220.6, Sodium 2373.1, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 15, Protein 61.8
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for the chicken. This will help the chicken cook evenly and quickly.
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes. This will help the chicken infuse with flavor and stay moist while grilling.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes per side. Cover the grill while cooking to help the chicken cook evenly.
- Make the Alabama white barbecue sauce while the chicken is grilling. This sauce is made with a combination of mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and spices.
- Baste the chicken with the Alabama white barbecue sauce during the last few minutes of grilling. This will help the sauce caramelize and give the chicken a delicious glaze.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the remaining Alabama white barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and potato salad.
Conclusion:
Grilled chicken with Alabama white barbecue sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make summer meal. The chicken is grilled to perfection and then smothered in a creamy, tangy sauce that is sure to please everyone at your table. This dish is perfect for a backyard barbecue or a weeknight dinner. So fire up the grill and give this recipe a try!
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