**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.
CAROLINA-STYLE VINEGAR BBQ CHICKEN
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
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
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
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
Sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. Yum
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Chicken
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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