Grilled Smoky Chicken Breasts with Alabama White Barbecue Sauce

By kscribner

Balance the spicy heat of grilled chicken breasts with a creamy, citrus sauce. Ready in 20 minutes!

PREP TIME: 20 Min
TOTAL TIME: 20 Min
SERVINGS: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
• 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Montreal chicken grill seasoning
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper powder
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Brush all sides of chicken with oil. In small bowl, mix grill seasoning, brown sugar and chili pepper powder; sprinkle on both sides of chicken.

2. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.

3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat remaining ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Drizzle mayonnaise mixture on 4 serving plates. Top with chicken.

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White barbecue sauce is popular in northern Alabama. It starts with a base of mayonnaise instead of tomato or vinegar.

Chipotle chili pepper powder has a distinct “bite” and smoky flavor. Use more or less to your taste. You can also substitute regular chili powder, but it won't have the slight smoky flavor.