Dairy-Free Classic Chicken BBQ
Elevate your outdoor cooking game with this Dairy-Free Classic Chicken BBQ recipe—perfect for those seeking bold, smoky flavors without the dairy. Featuring juicy chicken thighs seasoned with a tantalizing blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and chili powder, this recipe delivers mouthwatering results every time. The chicken is basted in a sweet and tangy sauce made from dairy-free BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar, creating a sticky glaze that's sure to impress. This grill-ready dish comes together in under an hour and is ideal for summer cookouts, family gatherings, or easy weeknight dinners. Serve it alongside grilled veggies or a crisp coleslaw to complete the feast. Whether you're following a dairy-free diet or simply craving a healthier twist on a classic, this recipe is guaranteed to delight your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken pieces.
In a separate bowl, mix the dairy-free BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Set aside for basting.
Place the seasoned chicken thighs on the grill, skin-side down, and cook for 10 minutes.
Flip the chicken thighs and continue to grill for another 10 minutes.
Brush the chicken thighs with the BBQ sauce mixture and grill for an additional 5 minutes.
Flip the chicken, brush the other side with BBQ sauce, and grill for another 5 minutes.
Continue to grill, occasionally basting with more BBQ sauce, until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (approximately another 5-10 minutes).
Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your dairy-free classic chicken BBQ!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.4 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 840 mg | 280% | |
| Sodium | 4472 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.5 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.7 g | ||
| Protein | 209.1 g | 418% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2466 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
