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Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 6

Total time: 135 min

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons low-sodium 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
  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken

Instructions

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

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1/2 breast or 2 small drumsticks (89g)
calories103 calories
protein13g
carbohydrate6g
fat3g
saturated Fat1g
fiber1g
sugar5g
sodium64mg
cholesterol36mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

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Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.

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