Carolina BBQ Chicken

Carolina BBQ Chicken

πŸ— Ingredients

  • 4 lb bone-in chicken pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Β½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup Carolina BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Preparation

1. Prepare Chicken

Pat the chicken dry and lightly coat with olive oil.

⏱ 3 min

2. Season

Season with salt, black pepper and smoked paprika.

⏱ 2 min

3. Grill Indirectly

Cook over medium indirect heat with the grill covered.

⏱ 25–30 min

4. Make Sauce

Mix barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar.

⏱ 2 min

5. Glaze

Brush the chicken generously with the Carolina sauce.

⏱ 2 min

6. Finish

Cook briefly over direct heat until beautifully caramelized and cooked through.

⏱ 8–10 min

πŸ“¦ Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

πŸ“ Serving Suggestions

Serve with coleslaw, cornbread, baked beans or grilled corn.