Name: Alabama White Sauce BBQ Chicken (Standard)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 lbs Bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks); 1 tbsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp Prepared horseradish; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 tsp Salt

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Classic Alabama-style BBQ chicken featuring a tangy, mayonnaise-based white sauce. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.

Total 1h 15m

Serves 6

Steps 8

Ingredients 13

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Chicken
2 lbs 900 g Bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
1 tbsp 15 mL Paprika
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Black pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
Sauce
1 cup 240 mL Mayonnaise
cup 60 mL Apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp 15 mL Prepared horseradish
1 tbsp 15 mL Lemon juice
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Black pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne pepper (optional)
tsp 2.5 mL Salt

Equipment

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Instructions

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Combine all Chicken ingredients in a bowl and toss to coat evenly.
Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together all Sauce ingredients until well combined.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in a baking dish.
Pour half of the Sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
During the last 15 minutes of cooking, baste the chicken with the remaining Sauce.
Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.