If you want to grill or smoke a whole chicken but are tired of the usual BBQ sauce, try this chicken with White Alabama sauce. Tangy, creamy, and lightly spicy, it pairs perfectly with a tender spatchcocked chicken.
For more bold, non-traditional BBQ flavors, try the Horseradish Mustard BBQ Ribs for a savory, tangy twist on smoked ribs.
Table of Contents
- Step 1: How to spatchcock a chicken.
- Step 2: Let’s get saucy.
- Step 3: How to grill the perfect Chicken.
- Frequently Asked Questions:
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Step 1: How to spatchcock a chicken.
Spatchcocking (butterflying) the chicken helps it cook evenly and more quickly. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, remove the backbone. Press firmly on the breastbone to flatten the bird so it lays evenly. Pat the chicken dry, then coat the outside generously with Dad’s All Purpose rub. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
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Step 2: Let’s get saucy.
The White Alabama sauce is the star here—tangy, creamy, and with a gentle kick that appeals to all ages. It elevates a simple chicken into something memorable.
In a bowl, combine mayo, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, Dad’s All Purpose rub, brown sugar, prepared horseradish, and honey or agave. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate while the chicken cooks.
Step 3: How to grill the perfect Chicken.
Preheat the grill to 375°F and set up for indirect heat. Place the spatchcocked chicken skin-side up and cook until the breast reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, which typically takes about 45 minutes depending on the size. Remove the chicken and let it rest 10–15 minutes; this allows juices to redistribute and brings the final temperature to about 165°F.
Before serving, dunk or brush the meat side of the chicken with the White Alabama sauce and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes. These techniques translate well to the oven or stovetop; you don’t need a specific smoker or grill to reproduce the flavors.
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Chicken in White Alabama Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 Whole chicken
- 4 tbsp Dad’s all purpose rub
White Alabama Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayo
- 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Hot sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey or Agave
- 1 tbsp Horseradish
- 1 tbsp Dad’s all purpose rub
Instructions
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Remove the backbone with kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Flatten the chicken by pressing down on the breastbone so it lays flat.
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Pat the chicken dry and coat the outside generously with Dad’s All Purpose rub. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Prepare the sauce by combining mayo, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, Dad’s All Purpose rub, brown sugar, horseradish, and honey or agave. Whisk until smooth and chill.
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Preheat the grill to 375°F and set up for indirect heat.
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Place the chicken skin-side up and cook until the breast reaches 160°F, about 45 minutes depending on size.
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Remove from heat and rest 10–15 minutes to let the juices redistribute and the temperature rise to 165°F.
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Brush or dunk the meat side in White Alabama sauce and serve immediately.
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