Description
Sizzling White Barbecue Chicken brings Southern charm straight to your dinner table with a tangy Alabama-style sauce that makes grilling a total breeze. Creamy mayo, zesty vinegar, and black pepper create a mouthwatering coating your friends and family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
Sauce Base:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Transfer 4 bone-in chicken breasts to a large resealable bag. Pour entire marinade over chicken, massaging to ensure complete coverage. Refrigerate for minimum 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- Heat outdoor grill to 375°F. Clean grates and lightly oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Pat each piece dry with paper towels to help create crispy skin.
- Place chicken skin-side down on hot grill. Cook for 8 minutes without moving to develop beautiful golden-brown marks.
- Flip chicken and continue grilling another 7-9 minutes. Baste with remaining marinade during last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat.
- Transfer grilled chicken to clean platter. Let rest 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over chicken just before serving for bright herbal notes.
Notes
- Marinating overnight intensifies the flavor and helps tenderize the chicken for a more delicious result.
- Patting the chicken dry before grilling ensures better skin crispiness and helps prevent sticking to the grill grates.
- For a low-carb version, swap honey with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener to keep the tangy white barbecue sauce profile.
- Check your grill’s hot spots and rotate chicken during cooking to prevent uneven charring and ensure consistent doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg