Photo: Lily Banse
Classic Barbecued Chicken
12 ingredients
Serves 6.
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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.
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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