Vinegar Chicken With Alabama White Sauce Recipe

Name: Vinegar Chicken With Alabama White Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups distilled white vinegar; 1 cup sunflower oil, plus more for frying; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 10 dashes of Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce; 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 4 pieces (2 whole breasts and 2 whole legs); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups distilled white vinegar
1 cup sunflower oil, plus more for frying
1/4 cup kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 dashes of Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce
1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 4 pieces (2 whole breasts and 2 whole legs)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
In a blender, combine the vinegar, 1 cup of the oil, salt, cayenne, chipotle pepper sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and garlic and blend until smooth. (Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender to blend the marinade.) Pour the marinade into a gallon-size plastic bag and toss in the chicken pieces. Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 12 hours.
2
Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F.
3
Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels.
4
Pour 1/4 inch of oil into a large ovenproof skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, arrange the chicken in the skillet, skin side down. The chicken should fit snugly in one layer. Loosely place a square of parchment on top of the chicken and weight the chicken down with a medium ovenproof skillet or heavy pot. Allow the chicken to cook under the weight of the skillet undisturbed for 20 minutes.
5
Take the skillet off the heat and carefully (it will be hot!) remove the top skillet (or heavy pot, if using). Flip the chicken, transfer the skillet to the oven, and roast until thethickest part of the thigh registers 165u00b0F, 25 to 30 minutes.
6
In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and pepper. The white sauce should be thin and runny. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. You can keep any leftover sauce in the fridge for one week.
7
Let the roasted chicken rest for 5 minutes. Arrange it on a platter. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 cups distilled white vinegar, 1 cup sunflower oil, plus more for frying, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Vinegar Chicken With Alabama White Sauce 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.

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Vinegar Chicken With Alabama White Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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