Description
A flavorful twist on classic barbecue chicken featuring a creamy white barbecue sauce that elevates summer grilling.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 4 large skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 lb each)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the White Barbecue Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, white vinegar, black pepper, mustard, kosher salt, sugar, minced garlic, and horseradish in a bowl.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag, pour in 2 cups of the prepared sauce, seal, and shake to coat. Marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to high heat (around 450°F).
- Prepare the Chicken: Remove chicken from the bag, rinse under cold water, and pat dry. Discard the used marinade.
- Oil and Season: Brush the chicken skin with olive oil and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill chicken skin-side down for 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear, then flip, brush with oil, and grill for an additional 2 minutes.
- Move to Cooler Zone: Transfer the chicken to a cooler part of the grill (skin side up) and reduce heat to medium (about 425°F). Brush with reserved sauce.
- Baste and Cook: Cover the grill, cooking for about 5 minutes and repeating the basting process every 5 minutes.
- Finish Cooking: After the final baste, cover and grill for 10-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160-162°F.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then brush with remaining sauce before serving.
Notes
For optimum flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Rinsing off the marinade is important for achieving grill marks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg