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.
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Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons low-sodium tomato paste
- 1/3 tablespoon ketchup (1 teaspoon)
- 2 teaspoons honey*
- 1/3 tablespoon molasses (1 teaspoon)
- 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 or drumsticks)
Steps
- 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 °F for 30 minutes.
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Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 102 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14.0 g |
| Fat | 2.0 g |
| Carbs | 6.0 g |
| Fiber | 1.0 g |
| Sodium | 78 mg |
Source
USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)