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Cooking at Home - Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken

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Square plate with pieces of spicy southern barbecue chicken on a wood table next to a fork on a napkin.

Makes: 6 servings

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.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons tomato paste, low-sodium
  • 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, drumsticks)

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in saucepan.
  2. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Place chicken on large platter and brush with half the sauce mixture.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from broiler and add remaining sauce to chicken. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes.

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

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 breast or 2 small drumsticks (89g)

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories102
Total Fat2 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol44 mg
Sodium78 mg
Carbohydrates6 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars5 g
Added Sugars included3 g
Protein14 g
Vitamin D0 mcg
Calcium18 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium340 mg