Molasses Rum BBQ Sauce for Grilled Chicken

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Sweet and tangy BBQ sauce infused with molasses-based rum, perfect for glazing grilled chicken with a smoky Caribbean flair. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, blends molasses rum, ketchup, apple cider vinegar into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 6, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup molasses rum, 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon hot sauce if using.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/4 cup water and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and blend flavors.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let cool slightly before brushing generously on grilled chicken during the last 10 minutes of cooking for a glossy, flavorful finish.

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