Best 2 Grilled Chicken With Sweet Carolina Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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**Grilled Chicken with Sweet Carolina Barbecue Sauce: A Taste of Southern Goodness**

Savor the delightful flavors of the South with our grilled chicken slathered in sweet and tangy Carolina barbecue sauce. This dish is a perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The chicken is grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy and tender meat that pairs perfectly with the homemade barbecue sauce. Accompanying this main course are mouthwatering sides such as creamy coleslaw, zesty baked beans, and crispy cornbread. Get ready for a culinary journey that celebrates the rich barbecue traditions of the Carolinas.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SWEET CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE



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This makes the best barbecue chicken on the planet. The extra effort of making the marinade is a definite payoff. The sweet mustard glaze gives the grilled chicken a wonderful crisp coating. The chicken does need to marinate overnight so plan ahead. This mustard sauce is also fantastic on pork chops. MAKE AHEAD: The sauce can be safely stored in a lidded jar in the refrigerator for a month. WINE: The sweet barbecue sauce mate well with a full-bodied, fruity grenache such as Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Lirac Blanc 2004 or an off dry fruity Reisling such as the very easy to drink 2002 Reisling - Domaine Fernand Engel.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1/2 cup pure olive oil
1/2 cup ruby port or 1/2 cup marsala
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 shallot, minced
1 green onion, chopped
3 lbs chicken breasts, thighs, quarters, drumsticks, bone in (your family's favorite)
2 cups yellow mustard
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
1 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine all of the sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer. Stir well and remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature, then pour into a glass jar with lid and refrigerate.
  • In a large bowl or extra large ziplock, add the first 9 ingredients and mix well. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then, add the chicken pieces and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Light your grill or preheat broiler.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange the pieces on a baking sheet/s.
  • Brush the chicken pieces with the Barbecue Sauce and grill over a medium-hot fire or broil 12 inches from the heat, turning often and rotating, until cooked through and nicely glazed, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD BARBECUE SAUCE AND TOMATO SALAD



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For this cookout-ready dinner, grilled chicken gets glazed with a sweet and tangy South Carolina-ish barbecue sauce. The simple salad of grilled onions, raw tomatoes, and pickled green beans provides a bright counterpart to the chicken's smoky char.

Provided by Kat Boytsova

Categories     Grill     Vinegar     Honey     Grill/Barbecue     Paprika     Mustard     Chicken     Onion     Green Bean     Tomato     Summer     Labor Day     Fall     Backyard BBQ     Entertaining     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free     Dinner

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup (packed) light brown sugar
2 Tbsp. honey
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. country-style mustard
5-6 lb. skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts and/or whole legs
2 Tbsp. plus 3 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more
2 large sweet onions, sliced into ½"-thick rounds
1 (15-oz.) jar pickled green beans
2 lb. tomatoes, halved if large, sliced into ½"-thick rounds

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for 2-zone heat (for a charcoal grill, bank two-thirds of coals over one side of grill and scatter remaining coals over the other side; for a gas grill, set one burner to medium-high heat and the remaining burners to medium-low heat). Clean and lightly oil grate.
  • Mix vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and 1/2 cup mustard in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Season chicken on all sides with 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. salt. Grill chicken skin side down over direct heat, turning halfway through or whenever there is a flare, until lightly charred, 5-8 minutes. Move chicken to cooler part of grill, cover with lid, and continue to grill, turning several times and keeping covered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 140°F, 15-20 minutes. The smaller pieces will go more quickly ,and you can transfer them to a rimmed baking sheet until all pieces are ready.
  • Uncover grill and return any pieces from baking sheet back to grill. Using a brush, generously baste chicken with reserved sauce. Continue to grill, turning every 1-2 minutes and basting the other side, until the internal temperature of thickest part of breast registers 155°F and sauce is shiny and lacquered, about 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board as pieces are done (again, the smaller pieces will go more quickly). Let rest 10 minutes before separating drumsticks from thighs and slicing chicken breast in half on a bias.
  • While chicken rests, gently toss onions, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl, being careful not to break up onion rounds into rings. Grill over medium-low heat, turning once, until charred on both sides and tender, 10-15 minutes.
  • Whisk 2 Tbsp. bean pickling liquid and remaining 2 Tbsp. mustard in a large bowl. Drain beans and add to bowl. Add tomatoes and grilled onions. Toss to combine; season with salt.
  • Arrange chicken on a large platter and serve with salad alongside.
  • Do Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Tips

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • For a smokier flavor, grill the chicken over indirect heat.
  • If you don't have time to make your own barbecue sauce, you can use a store-bought sauce. Just be sure to choose one that is thick and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, potato salad, or baked beans.
  • For a healthier option, you can grill the chicken without the skin.
  • If you are using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
  • You can also grill the chicken in a grill pan on the stovetop if you don't have access to an outdoor grill.

Conclusion

Grilled chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner. The sweet Carolina barbecue sauce in this recipe adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the chicken that is sure to please everyone. So fire up the grill and give this recipe a try!

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