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Spicy barbecued chicken

Recipe Information

Description:
Spicy barbecued chicken is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 1 hour, 15 minutes of prep time and about 1 hour, 5 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 2 hours, 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 (1/2 breast or 2 drumsticks per serving) servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6 (1/2 breast or 2 drumsticks per serving)
Preparation Time 1 Hour, 15 Minutes
Cook Time 1 Hour, 5 Minutes
Total Time 2 Hours, 20 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken
Category Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Broiling; Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon ketchup

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • 1 teaspoon molasses

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 4 teaspoons white vinegar

  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger, grated

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts (or drumsticks), skinless

Directions

  • In a saucepan, mix together all of the ingredients except the chicken and simmer for 15 minutes.

  • Rinse and pat dry the chicken, brush with half the sauce mixture.

  • Cover and marinate the chicken for 1 hour in a refrigerator.

  • In a baking pan, place the marinated chicken and broil each side for 10 minutes to seal in juices.

  • Remove from broiler.

  • Brush both sides of the chicken with the remaining sauce and cover loosely with aluminum foil.

  • Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 176 cal

  • Total fat: 4g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 81mg

  • Sodium: 199mg

  • Potassium: 392mg

  • Carbohydrate: 7g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 27g