How many calories are in Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken?

One serving has 102 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1/2 breast or 2 small drumsticks (89g) each).

How much protein is in Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken?

14 g of protein per serving, with 6 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of fat.

What do I need to make Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken?

12 ingredients: 5 tablespoons low-sodium tomato paste, 1/3 tablespoon ketchup (1 teaspoon), 2 teaspoons honey*, 1/3 tablespoon molasses (1 teaspoon), 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 4 teaspoons white vinegar ….

Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken

Name: Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons low-sodium tomato paste; 1/3 tablespoon ketchup (1 teaspoon); 2 teaspoons honey*; 1/3 tablespoon molasses (1 teaspoon); 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 (minced); 1/8 teaspoon ginger (grated); 1 1/2 pounds chicken (skinless breasts or drumsticks)

This recipe is spiced up using cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic combined with the sweetness of honey, molasses, and ketchup to create a tasty comfort food.

102kcal per serving

14 gprotein

6 gcarbohydrates

2 gfat

6servings (1/2 breast or 2 small drumsticks (89g))

Ingredients

5 tablespoons low-sodium tomato paste
1/3 tablespoon ketchup (1 teaspoon) nutrition facts
2 teaspoons honey* nutrition facts
1/3 tablespoon molasses (1 teaspoon) nutrition facts
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce nutrition facts
4 teaspoons white vinegar
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon onion powder nutrition facts
2 garlic cloves (minced) nutrition facts
1/8 teaspoon ginger (grated) nutrition facts
1 1/2 pounds chicken (skinless breasts or drumsticks) nutrition facts

"Nutrition facts" links go to the closest generic food on FoodFactly, per 100 g.

Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	102 kcal
Total fat	2 g	3%
Saturated fat	0 g	0%
Cholesterol	44 mg	15%
Sodium	78 mg	3%
Total carbohydrates	6 g	2%
Dietary fiber	1 g	4%
Total sugars	5 g
Added sugars	3 g	6%
Protein	14 g	28%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	18 mg	1%
Iron	1 mg	6%
Potassium	340 mg	7%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

Protein Foods: 2 ounces

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Combine all ingredients except chicken in saucepan.
Simmer for 15 minutes.
Place chicken on large platter and brush with half the sauce mixture.
Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
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.
Remove from broiler and add remaining sauce to chicken. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes.
* Children under the age of one should not consume honey.

Notes

Learn more about: Garlic Ginger

Source

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/spicy-southern-barbecued-chicken, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.