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Classic Barbecued Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Classic Barbecued Chicken

12 ingredients Serves 6. openrecipes
Classic Barbecued Chicken

This recipe highlights the distinction between grilling and barbecuing. Barbecue is a low-heat, slow-cooking technique that imparts a smoky undertone to the meat over a longer period of time.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

306
Calories
32g
Protein
5g
Fat
34g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 13 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Molasses 1 tbsp (20g) 58
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Wood not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs. coarse salt
  • 2 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbs. paprika
  • 1 Tbs. freshly cracked pepper
  • 1 Tbs. granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 fryer chickens, each about 3 1/2 lb., neck, giblets and wing tips removed, and chickens split in half
  • 1 to 3 lb. wood chips or chunks, such as mesquite, hickory or applewood, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 2/3 cup basic barbecue sauce or molasses barbecue sauce, plus more for serving (see related recipes at left)

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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