20-Minute Smoked Chicken with Alabama Sauce
Crispy pan-seared chicken thighs finished with a tangy, slightly spicy Alabama-style white sauce — the kind that makes you want to lick your plate. Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix mayo, vinegar, hot sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2
Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 4
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side without moving until golden and cooked through (165°F internal).
Step 5
Reduce heat to low. Spoon Alabama sauce generously over chicken and coat both sides.
Step 6
Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- medium bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- instant-read thermometer
- spoon
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