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RCI-MT.004.0600.001

North Carolina Style BBQ Chicken

, they use thin, vinegar based sauces called mops unlike what most Americans think of barbecue sauces as thick, rich, and tomato based.

nut-free
Prep25 min
Cook45 min
Total70 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

Method

1
Season chicken liberally with Rub. Gently massage into meat and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
60 minutes
2
Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients.
5 minutes
3
Place enough charcoal briquets to fill the charcoal compartment of a large chimney starter. Wad up some oil-moistened newspaper, stick under the compartment, and light. Wait 15 minutes.
15 minutes
4
Once coals are heated, disperse evenly along the bottom of the grill. Toss in soaked hickory chunks and reapply the grate.
5 minutes
5
Grill chicken over medium low, turning often and brushing with vinegar mixture when turned, until internal temperature reaches 165Β°.
30 minutes
6
Remove and let rest for 7 minutes.
7 minutes
7
While chicken is resting, boil remaining vinegar mixture on high for 5 minutes. Drizzle over chicken and serve chicken warm.
5 minutes