Aristocrat Style Chicken Barbecue Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 10 pcs chicken legs and thighs
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- Ingredients (Marinade)
- 1 cup tomato catsup (it’s called tomato sauce here in NZ)
- 1 can 7-Up or Sprite
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 whole garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 193g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 307 | |
| Calories from Fat 132 | 43% |
| Total Fat 14.69g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 3.41g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.19g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 2205mg | 92% |
| Potassium 378mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 25.07g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 20.0g | 13% |
| Protein 19.33g | 31% |
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