Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- Cold water
- One 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure ancho chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve 1/4 cup of kosher salt in 2 quarts of cold water. Add the chicken and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook over low heat until softened. Add the paprika, ancho powder and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 1 cup of water, the brown sugar and vinegar and bring to a simmer. Stir in the tomato paste and molasses and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and let cool.
- Light a grill or preheat the oven to 500 °. Drain the chicken and pat dry, then grill over a moderately low fire, turning a few times, until just cooked through; about 25 minutes for the white meat; about 35 minutes for the dark. Alternatively, in the upper third of the oven, roast the chicken, skin side up, on a rimmed baking sheet, until just cooked through; 25 minutes for the white meat; 35 to 40 minutes for the dark.
- Set aside half of the barbecue sauce; brush the remaining sauce on the chicken. Continue grilling or roasting the chicken for 10 minutes, or until nicely glazed. Serve with the reserved sauce.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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