Quick & Tangy Southern-Style Grilled Chicken

Alabama White Sauce BBQ Chicken

Quick & Tangy Southern-Style Grilled Chicken

Key Info:

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 1.5 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours
• Servings: 6
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Dietary: Gluten-Free Option Available

Equipment Needed:

• Grill or smoker
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Instant-read thermometer
• Tongs

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1 whole chicken (3.5-4 lbs)
• 2 cups dry rub
• Olive oil

For Alabama White Sauce:

• 2.5 cups mayonnaise
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp horseradish
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Method:

1. Prepare Chicken
   • Pat chicken dry completely
   • Generously coat with dry rub
   • Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes
2. Make White Sauce
   • Whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth
   • Refrigerate 1 hour for flavors to meld
3. Prepare Grill
   • Set up two-zone indirect heat
   • Target temperature 350°F
4. Grill Chicken
   • Place chicken skin-side down
   • Grill 5-7 minutes per side
   • Move to indirect heat
   • Cook until internal temp reaches 165°F
5. Finish & Sauce
   • Rest chicken 10 minutes
   • Generously coat with white sauce
   • Quick return to grill for sauce glaze

Crucial Tips:

• Use quality mayonnaise for best sauce
• Don’t rush cooking process
• Let chicken rest before cutting
• Sauce can be made 2 days ahead

Storage:

• Refrigerate 3-4 days
• Reheat gently at 300°F
• Sauce keeps 2 weeks refrigerated

Variations:

• Use chicken thighs or quarters
• Add more cayenne for heat
• Try with turkey or pork

Pro Tips:

• Always use meat thermometer
• Let sauce sit overnight for deeper flavor
• Can substitute vegan mayo for dietary needs

Serve With:

• Potato salad
• Coleslaw
• Cornbread

Southern BBQ Secrets:

• Indirect heat is key
• Let meat rest
• Sauce is everything!

Enjoy your authentic Alabama BBQ experience!