Carolina BBQ Chicken
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs glazed with Carolina vinegar sauce — tangy, slightly sweet, and ready in 20 minutes. Serve with coleslaw or cornbread.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season generously all over with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Lay chicken skin-side down in the skillet. Don't move it for 6 minutes until skin is deep golden and crispy.
Step 4
Flip chicken skin-side up. While it cooks 4 more minutes, whisk vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, hot sauce, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step 5
Pour glaze over chicken. Toss gently to coat, then simmer uncovered 3 minutes until glaze clings and chicken is cooked through.
Step 6
Serve hot with pan drippings spooned over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet (cast iron or stainless steel)
- small bowl
- whisk
- tongs
- paper towels
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