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Grilled Chicken Skewers with Alabama White Sauce

Course: Appetizer or Entree, BBQ
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
White Sauce Prep and Chill: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Kris Longwell
Grilled Chicken Skewers with Alabama White Sauce is absolutely a true crowd-pleaser. Leave the skin on for crispy delicious perfection. And the tangy white BBQ sauce is the perfect complement to the grilled meat. Always a huge hit!
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Equipment

  • 5 skewers If wooden, soak in water for 20 minutes before using
  • Gas, charcoal, or electric grill

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Alabama white sauce
  • 4 chicken thighs skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon chives snipped, for garnish (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Do Ahead

  • Prepare the white sauce and let chill for 1 hour or up to 3 days.

Prepare the Grilled Chicken

  • Cut the chicken into strips, around the bone.
  • Weave the strips onto the skewers.
  • Brush the chicken with the oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • When the grill is hot, place the skewers on the grill, over direct heat.
  • Grill until the skin is nice and crispy, about 12 -15 minutes, carefully flipping occasionally.
  • Brush some of the white sauce all over the chicken and cook for another minute. Flip, and brush more sauce. Cook for another minute and then remove from the grill.
  • Garnish with snipped chives and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve at once with the remaining white sauce on the side.

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Notes

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You can substitute chicken breast for this recipe, but, the crispy skin is really what makes the grilled chicken so deeply flavorful. That and the homemade white sauce. 
The Alabama white sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and will keep in the fridge for up to a week. 
The chicken can be skewered and seasoned up to 6 hours in advance. Cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge until ready to grill. 

Nutrition

Serving: 340g | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 116mg | Vitamin A: 44IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.4mg