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Carolina BBQ Chicken

Tangy Carolina BBQ Chicken: The Ultimate Summer Delight

Enjoy a flavorful Carolina BBQ Chicken with a tangy marinade of apple cider vinegar and brown sugar, perfect for summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts, Thighs, or Legs Choose your preferred cut

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Grill
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Resealable Plastic Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine Marinade: Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
  2. Soak Chicken: Place chicken in a bag, pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high, about 350-400°F for optimal cooking.
  4. Grill Chicken: Grill chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve with side dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 8gIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking. Pack light brown sugar for accurate sweetness.

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