Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken
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Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken

This recipe is spiced up using cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic combined with the sweetness of honey, molasses, and ketchup to create a tasty comfort food....

2 h 15 min6 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/2 breast or 2 small drumsticks (89g)

103

Calories

13g

Protein

6g

Carbs

3g

Fat

1g

Fiber

5g

Sugar

64mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 36 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • low-sodium tomato paste

    5 tablespoons

  • ketchup

    1/3 tablespoon · 1 teaspoon

  • honey*

    2 teaspoons

  • molasses

    1/3 tablespoon · 1 teaspoon

  • Worcestershire sauce

    1 teaspoon

  • white vinegar

    4 teaspoons

  • cayenne pepper

    3/4 teaspoon

  • ground black pepper

    1/8 teaspoon

  • onion powder

    1/4 teaspoon

  • garlic cloves

    2 · minced

  • ginger

    1/8 teaspoon · grated

  • chicken

    1 1/2 pounds · skinless breasts or drumsticks

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Combine all ingredients except chicken in saucepan.

  3. 3

    Simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Place chicken on large platter and brush with half the sauce mixture.

  5. 5

    Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.

  6. 6

    Remove plastic wrap from chicken. Place chicken on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and broil for 10 minutes on each side to seal in juices.

  7. 7

    Remove from broiler and add remaining sauce to chicken. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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