Best 8 Carolina Style Bbq Chicken Thighs Recipes

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**Tantalizing Carolina-Style BBQ Chicken Thighs: A Symphony of Smoky, Tangy, and Succulent Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Southern barbecue traditions with our Carolina-style BBQ chicken thighs. These succulent chicken thighs are meticulously marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, creating a symphony of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With three mouthwatering recipes to choose from, this article offers a versatile range of options to suit your preferences. Whether you crave the classic vinegar-based sauce, the bold and spicy tomato-based sauce, or the sweet and tangy mustard-based sauce, these recipes guarantee a delightful barbecue experience. Prepare to indulge in tender, juicy chicken thighs infused with the essence of Carolina's rich barbecue heritage.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CAROLINA-STYLE VINEGAR BBQ CHICKEN



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I live in Georgia, but I appreciate the tangy, sweet taste of Carolina barbecue chicken. In fact, my sons are more likely to show up to dinner if they know I'm serving this slow cooker recipe. -Ramona Parris, Canton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium chicken base
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker; add vinegar mixture. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Reserve 1 cup cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Return meat and reserved cooking juices to slow cooker; heat through. If desired, serve chicken mixture on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAROLINA BBQ VINEGAR SHREDDED CHICKEN



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Carolina BBQ Vinegar Shredded Chicken is made in the crockpot with chicken broth, red pepper flakes, sugar, and vinegar. Perfect to serve in sandwiches!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pounds chicken thighs (, boneless skinless (about 6 thighs))

Steps:

  • Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker and mix well.
  • Cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 3 hours.
  • Use two forks to shred the chicken.
  • Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 585 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAROLINA STYLE BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS



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Sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. Yum

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 bone in chicken thighs
1 c brown sugar
3/4 c yellow mustard
1/2 c cider vinegar
4 clove garlic minced
3 Tbsp franks hot sauce
2 Tbsp each vegetable oil and worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place the chicken in a large resealable bag. Mix remaining ingredients together. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • 2. Preheat the oven 350 degrees.Place the chicken and the marinade from the bag in the baking dish. Bake about 40 minutes turning the chicken once.
  • 3. Place the remaining sauce in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven. Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken and serve

PRESSURE-COOKER CAROLINA-STYLE VINEGAR BBQ CHICKEN



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I live in Georgia but I appreciate the tangy, sweet and slightly spicy taste of Carolina vinegar chicken. -Ramona Parris, Acworth, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium chicken base
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, mix the first 6 ingredients; add chicken. Lock lid and close the pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes., Allow pressure to naturally release for 8 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure., Remove chicken and cool slightly. Reserve 1 cup cooking juices and discard remaining juices. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Combine with reserved juices. If desired, serve chicken mixture on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OVEN-ROASTED CAROLINA BBQ CHICKEN WINGS



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No one will guess that these wings are made in the oven. The baking powder in the breading helps crisp up the skin, and then they're drenched in my traditional Carolina BBQ sauce, a mustard-based sauce. The sauce is great on pork too, and you can make it ahead and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheets
1 cup yellow mustard
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce
3 pounds whole chicken wings (about 14 wings)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of each. Coat the racks with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Make the Carolina BBQ sauce: Whisk together the mustard, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and the sugars dissolve, about 10 minutes. Set aside half of the sauce for the final basting and for serving.
  • Make the oven-roasted chicken wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Stir together the flour, House Seasoning and baking powder in a bowl. Dredge the chicken wings in the flour mixture and arrange on the wire racks in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn, then baste with the Carolina BBQ sauce and bake until the chicken wings are browned and crispy and a thermometer registers 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes longer.
  • Brush the roasted chicken wings with the reserved sauce before serving.
  • Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

CAROLINA BBQ



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Carolina style shredded pork BBQ. This recipe was given to us when we lived in the Carolinas.

Provided by John Koral

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Shoulder Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 pounds pork shoulder
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups water
1 cup vinegar
⅓ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 clove garlic, pressed

Steps:

  • Place pork shoulder, bay leaf, red pepper and water in large pot with lid. Bring to boil. Simmer covered 4 to 5 hours until meat is tender. Let meat cool in broth. Remove excess fat from broth and shred meat.
  • Take 3 cups of liquid and bring to boil. Combine liquid with vinegar, sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Add shredded pork and salt. Heat through uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 50.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 260.4 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

CAROLINA-STYLE BARBECUE CHICKEN



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I got this in an email from French's mustard. Its very simple and sounds very good! (Time doesn't include the marinating time)

Provided by jovigirl

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
3/4 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup cayenne pepper sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place chicken into resealable plastic storage bag. Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, oil and Worcestershire in 4-cup measure; mix well. Pour 1 cup mixture over chicken. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator 1 hour or overnight.
  • Pour remaining mustard mixture into small saucepan. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and mixture thickens slightly, stirring often. Reserve for serving sauce.
  • Grill chicken on greased rack over medium-high heat 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center, turning once. Discard marinade. Serve chicken with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.4, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 395.7, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 20.6, Protein 26.5

BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS



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Marinate chicken thighs in BBQ for a tender and flavorful meal from Chungah Rhee of Damn Delicious.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ketchup
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup water
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Reynolds Wrap® Non Stick Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Whisk together ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and water. Reserve 1/3 cup and set aside.
  • Combine ketchup mixture and chicken in a gallon-size slider bag or large bowl; refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade; discard marinade.
  • Make drainage holes in a sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil with a grilling fork. Place foil sheet on grill grate with non-stick (dull) side facing up. Immediately place chicken on foil.
  • Add chicken to grill and cook, flipping once and basting with reserved 1/3 cup marinade until cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes on each side.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 142.1 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 846.6 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken thighs: Look for large, juicy chicken thighs with a good amount of skin. Bone-in, skin-on thighs are ideal for this recipe, as the bones help keep the meat moist and the skin crisps up beautifully.
  • Make sure your grill is hot: A hot grill is essential for getting that perfect char on the chicken. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat before cooking the chicken.
  • Don't overcrowd the grill: When grilling the chicken, make sure to leave some space between each piece. This will allow the chicken to cook evenly and prevent it from steaming.
  • Baste the chicken frequently: Basting the chicken with the barbecue sauce will help keep it moist and flavorful. Baste the chicken every few minutes, or as needed, until it is cooked through.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it even more tender and juicy.

Conclusion:

Carolina-style BBQ chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its smoky, tangy flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness, this chicken is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So fire up the grill and give this recipe a try today!

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