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  • Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken

Let yourself fall under the spell of this Southern style, sweet barbecue sauce.

Recipe Source: Heart Healthy Home Cooking African American Style
Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size
10 minutes 1 hour 5 minutes 6 servings ½ breast or 2 small drumsticks
Photograph of the completed recipe.
Ingredients

  • 5 Tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tsp ketchup

  • 2 tsp honey

  • 1 tsp molasses

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 4 tsp white vinegar

  • ¾ tsp cayenne pepper

  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

  • ¼ tsp onion powder

  • ⅛ tsp grated ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 8 pieces skinless chicken (4 breasts, 4 drumsticks)

176
calories
4 g
Total fat
0 g
Saturated fat
81 mg
Cholesterol
199 mg
Sodium
1 g
Total fiber
27 g
Protein
7 g
Carbohydrates
392 mg
Potassium
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    Combine all ingredients except chicken in a saucepan. Simmer for 15 minutes.

  • 2
    Wash chicken and pat dry. Place it on a large platter, and brush with half the sauce mixture.

  • 3
    Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.

  • 4
    Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, and broil for 10 minutes on each side to seal in juices.

  • 5
    Remove from oven and brush chicken pieces with remaining sauce. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes.

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