Carolina-Style Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Name: Carolina-Style Barbecue Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow mustard; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard powder; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (2 to 2 1/4 pounds); Vegetable oil, for brushing; 1 large tomato, sliced; Prepared macaroni salad, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons mustard powder
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (2 to 2 1/4 pounds)
Vegetable oil, for brushing
1 large tomato, sliced
Prepared macaroni salad, for serving (optional)

1
Preheat a grill to medium.
2
Whisk the yellow mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard powder, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl.
3
Whisk in the butter.
4
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then toss with about one-third of the mustard sauce in a large bowl until coated.
5
Let sit at room temperature, 10 minutes.
6
Brush the grill grates generously with vegetable oil.
7
Put about 1/4 cup of the remaining mustard sauce in a small bowl for basting and reserve the rest for topping.
8
Grill the chicken, covered, basting occasionally with the sauce, until well marked and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 170 degrees F, 10 to 12 minutes per side.
9
Serve the chicken with the reserved mustard sauce, sliced tomato and macaroni salad, if desired.
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Per serving: Calories 425; Fat 25 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 127 mg; Sodium 866 mg; Carbohydrate 16 g; Fiber 0 g; Protein 31 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup yellow mustard, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard powder, and more.

Yes, Carolina-Style Barbecue Chicken 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.

Carolina-Style Barbecue Chicken

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