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Cooking at Home - Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken
Makes: 6 servings
This recipe is spiced up using cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic combined with the sweetness of honey, molassess, and ketchup to create a tasty comfort food.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/3 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/3 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 teaspoons white vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken (skinless breasts, drumsticks)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Combine all ingredients except chicken in saucepan.
- Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Place chicken on large platter and brush with half the sauce mixture.
- Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
- 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.
- Remove from broiler and add remaining sauce to chicken. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Source: US Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/2 breast or 2 small drumsticks (89g)
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 102 |
Total Fat | 2 g |
Saturated Fat | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 44 mg |
Sodium | 83 mg |
Carbohydrates | 6 g |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
Total Sugars | 5 g |
Added Sugars included | 3 g |
Protein | 14 g |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Calcium | 18 mg |
Iron | 1 mg |
Potassium | 340 mg |