'bama White Bbq Chicken (sundays Only) Recipe
so good, we only serve it once a week, sundays from noon 'til it's gone. dr. pepper-brined smoked chicken with Alabama white bbq sauce, corn & black-eyed pea succotash, crispy okra & jalapeño-cheddar biscuit
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Ingredients
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Brined Chicken
Alabama White BBQ Sauce
Corn & Black-Eyed Pea Succotash
Crispy Okra
Jalapeño-Cheddar Biscuits
Method
Brined Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Brine
In a large pot, combine Dr. Pepper, water, kosher salt, brown sugar, black peppercorns, garlic cloves, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil until the salt and sugar dissolve completely.
- 2
Brine the Chicken
Once the brine is cool, submerge the whole chicken in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- 3
Alabama White BBQ Sauce
- 4
Mix the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, horseradish sauce, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Corn & Black-Eyed Pea Succotash
- 5
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the fresh corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Add Black-Eyed Peas
Stir in the cooked black-eyed peas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Crispy Okra
- 7
Prepare the Okra
Soak the sliced okra in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
- 8
Coat the Okra
In a bowl, combine cornmeal and salt. Remove the okra from the buttermilk and coat each piece in the cornmeal mixture.
- 9
Fry the Okra
In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the okra in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Jalapeño-Cheddar Biscuits
- 10
Prepare the Biscuit Dough
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 11
- 12
Bake the Biscuits
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
