Heart-Healthy BBQ Chicken Thighs
Fire up the grill and savor the irresistible flavors of these *Heart-Healthy BBQ Chicken Thighs*! This recipe is crafted with your well-being in mind, featuring tender, skinless chicken thighs brushed with a tangy olive oil and apple cider vinegar marinade. The homemade BBQ sauce—made from wholesome ingredients like tomato paste, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and smoked paprika—packs a smoky-sweet punch without the excess sodium and sugar found in store-bought varieties. Grilled to perfection, these juicy chicken thighs are beautifully caramelized with a final glaze of sauce, making them a guilt-free indulgence. Ready in under 45 minutes, this heart-healthy dinner is perfect for weeknights or weekend cookouts. Serve with your favorite grilled veggies for a nourishing and flavorful meal everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine tomato paste, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and water.
Stir the sauce mixture regularly for about 10 minutes until well combined and smooth.
Rub the chicken thighs with the oil and vinegar mixture, ensuring each piece is coated on both sides.
Place the chicken thighs on the preheated grill.
Cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Brush with the prepared BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of grilling, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve the BBQ chicken thighs with extra sauce on the side and enjoy a heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 445 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1530 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.3 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.2 g | ||
| Protein | 117.2 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 3975 mg | 85% | |
*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.
