Goodbye Earl Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the BBQ Sauce
For Serving
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for better flavor.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove from the heat and let rest.
Preparing the BBQ Sauce
- 3
Mix the Sauce
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assembling the Sandwiches
- 5
- 6
Serve
Toast the buns if desired. Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, top with coleslaw mix, add pickles if using, and cover with the top half of the bun. Enjoy your Goodbye Earl sandwich!