Barbecue Chicken With White Sauce Recipe Recipe

Name: Barbecue Chicken With White Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 gallon cold water; 1 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 whole chickens, cut in half; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons cracked black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, finely ground; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; Finely ground kosher salt and ground black pepper; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3-4 light wood chunks (like cherry or apple)

Servings: persons

1 gallon cold water
1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 whole chickens, cut in half
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, finely ground
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Finely ground kosher salt and ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3-4 light wood chunks (like cherry or apple)

1
Mix the salt and white sugar in the cold water until completely dissolved to make the brine. Wash the chicken halves, place them in the brine, and weight down keep submerged. Brine the chicken in the refrigerator for 4 hours, then remove from the brine, wash again, and pat dry with paper towels. Place the chicken on a rack placed over a baking sheet and put it back in the fridge to air dry overnight (optional).
2
Combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, and cayenne in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Place in an airtight container or bottle and refrigerate until you're ready to use. Keeps up to 4 days.
3
Season chicken with salt and pepper and smoke between 300u00b0F-350u00b0F, using light wood chunks, until the thickest part of the breast registers 165u00b0F on an instant read thermometer. Halfway through the smoking process, baste the chicken with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper once more. After finished cooking, you can transfer the chicken, skin side down, to a hot grill to quickly crisp the skin.

868

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gallon cold water, 1 cup kosher salt, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 whole chickens, cut in half, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Chicken With White Sauce Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecue Chicken With White Sauce Recipe

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