Alabama White Sauce Chicken
Smoked chicken with tangy Alabama white sauce.
Jump to RecipeAlabama white sauce is one of BBQ's best kept secrets - a tangy, creamy mayo-based sauce that's perfect with smoked chicken. It's completely different from tomato-based BBQ sauces and absolutely delicious. If you haven't tried it, you're in for a treat.
This is perfect when you want to introduce people to a different style of BBQ. It's also great for those who don't love sweet BBQ sauces. The tang is addictive once you try it.
Serve with traditional Southern sides - potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans. The tangy sauce pairs especially well with creamy sides. White bread for sandwiches is traditional.
The sauce is all about the balance of mayo, vinegar, and horseradish. Adjust the horseradish for more or less kick. Some versions add black pepper heavily. Make it your own.
You can brush the sauce on during the last few minutes of cooking, serve it on the side, or both. The mayo base won't dry out like tomato sauces can. It's also great as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Instructions
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1
Season chicken with rub. Try Plowboys Yardbird Rub for extra flavor.
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Smoke at 275°F for approximately 3 hours.
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Chicken is done when internal temp reaches 165°F in breast. Use an instant-read thermometer for accuracy.
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Mix Alabama white sauce ingredients.
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Serve chicken with sauce.