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Barbecue chicken
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 167 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 38%
- Carbohydrate 12 g 4%
- Fat 4.6 g 6%
- Saturated fat 1.1 g 6%
- Fibre 0.3 g 1%
- Sugars 10 g —
- Sodium 550 mg 24%
- Cholesterol 79 mg 26%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 9 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.53 mg 4%
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.14 mg 11%
- Niacin (B3) 5.5 mg 34%
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 11%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.26 µg 11%
- Choline 48.6 mg 9%
Minerals
- Calcium 20 mg 2%
- Iron 0.7 mg 4%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 172 mg 14%
- Potassium 265 mg 6%
- Zinc 1.2 mg 11%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Selenium 17.2 µg 31%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 167 | 19 g | 12 g | 4.6 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 240 g | 401 | 46 g | 29 g | 11 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 480 g | 802 | 91 g | 57 g | 22 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 120 g | 200 | 23 g | 14 g | 5.6 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 720 g | 1202 | 137 g | 86 g | 33 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 960 g | 1603 | 182 g | 115 g | 45 g |
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Questions about Barbecue chicken
How do you stop barbecue chicken from burning on the grill?
Cook it mostly over indirect heat, turning it regularly, then brush on the barbecue sauce for just the final 5–10 minutes. The sugar in the sauce can scorch quickly over a flame.
How long should you cook barbecue chicken in the oven?
Roast chicken pieces at 200°C for about 35–45 minutes, brushing with sauce near the end. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer: it should reach 75°C, without the probe touching bone.
How should you store leftover barbecue chicken?
Refrigerate it in a covered container within two hours of cooking and eat it within three days. Reheat until steaming hot throughout; avoid reheating the same portion more than once.
Can you freeze barbecue chicken?
Yes. Cool it promptly, pack it airtight and freeze; for the best texture, use it within three months. Defrost it in the fridge and reheat until steaming hot throughout.
What goes well with barbecue chicken?
Try it with coleslaw, corn on the cob and potato salad, or shred it into sandwiches, wraps or a baked potato. The sweet, smoky sauce also works well with crisp pickles.
Is barbecue chicken more filling than barbecue sauce?
Chicken provides far more protein: barbecue chicken has 19 g per 100 g, compared with 0.82 g in barbecue sauce. The sauce has 39.9 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, while the chicken has 12 g.
Can you eat barbecue chicken if it is pink inside?
Colour alone cannot show whether chicken is safely cooked. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer; it should reach 75°C, and raw or undercooked chicken should not be eaten.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27146011 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
