Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken

Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken

Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken

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

5  tablespoons tomato paste

1  teaspoon ketchup

2  teaspoons honey

1  teaspoon molasses

1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

4  teaspoons white vinegar

¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon onion powder

2  cloves garlic, minced

⅛ teaspoon ginger, grated

1½ pounds chicken (breasts, drumsticks), skinless

1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in saucepan.

2. Simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Wash chicken and pat dry. Place it on large platter and brush with half the sauce mixture.

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

5. 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.

Yield:                            6 servings 

Serving size:                 ½ breast or 2 small drumsticks

Calories                        176 

Total Fat                       4 g

 Saturated Fat              0 g 

Cholesterol                   81 mg 

Sodium                         199 mg 

Total Fiber                   1 g 

Protein                         27 g 

Carbohydrates             7 g 

Potassium                    392 mg