Skinny & Frugal Caribbean BBQ Chicken

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 15
Skinny & Frugal Caribbean BBQ Chicken Recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

27 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
270
Sugar
15g
Fat
9g
The Skinny & Frugal Caribbean BBQ Chicken is a mouth-watering Caribbean-inspired recipe that incorporates sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. It's a healthier take on a traditional BBQ chicken recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a summer evening. The recipe uses bone-in chicken thighs which is a great source of lean protein and is seasoned with a blend of spices that are both flavorful and nutritious.

Instructions

1.Preheat your grill on medium-high heat.
2.In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, dried thyme leaves, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of lime juice.
3.Rub the seasoning mix over both sides of the chicken thighs.
4.Grill the chicken for 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
5.In another small bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.
6.Brush the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
7.Transfer the chicken thighs from grill to serving plate and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

PROS

Caribbean BBQ Chicken is an easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for summer grilling.

The blend of spices and sauces give it a flavor that’s both sweet and tangy.

It’s also a healthier alternative to traditional BBQ chicken recipes because it uses lean chicken meat.

CONS

The recipe requires bone-in chicken thighs, which can be more expensive than other cuts of chicken.

Although the recipe is low-fat, it’s still important to watch your portion size since the barbecue sauce contains sugar.

Also, be careful when grilling the chicken so as not to overcook it and dry it out.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of high-quality protein that can help build and maintain muscle mass.
The mix of spices and sauces used in this recipe contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.

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