BROILED SPICY CHICKEN

Broiled Spicy Chicken image

This recipe from Lauralee Olson of Duvall, Washington features wings and legs. "It's a spicy one," notes Lauralee. "Be sure to have cool beverages on hand; you'll need them."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons chopped mild banana pepper
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
2 chicken legs (5-1/2 ounces each)
2 chicken wings (3-1/2 ounces each)
Ranch salad dressing, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chili sauce, banana pepper, water, brown sugar, pepper sauce, pepper flakes, cayenne and Liquid Smoke if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. , Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Spoon some of the sauce over chicken. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 12-15 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting frequently with remaining sauce. Serve with ranch dressing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.