Low Fat BBQ Chicken Leg
Sink your teeth into these flavorful and guilt-free Low Fat BBQ Chicken Legs, a healthy twist on a classic favorite! This recipe combines tender, oven-baked chicken legs with a smoky, homemade barbecue sauce that's low in fat but packed with bold, tangy flavor. The spice rub of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder perfectly seasons the chicken, while the quick-to-make BBQ sauce—featuring honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce—adds a deliciously sticky glaze. With just 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cook time, this dish is an easy and wholesome option for busy weeknights or casual cookouts. Serve these juicy, low-fat chicken legs alongside a crisp salad or roasted veggies for a satisfying, well-balanced meal. Perfect for health-conscious BBQ lovers, this recipe is your go-to for enjoying smoky barbecue flavors without the extra calories!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken legs
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Mustard powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
Brush the chicken legs with olive oil and then rub the spice mixture evenly over each piece.
Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the BBQ sauce by combining tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir the sauce ingredients until well combined and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Once the chicken has baked for 20 minutes, remove it from the oven and brush generously with the prepared BBQ sauce.
Return the chicken to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the Low Fat BBQ Chicken Legs with your favorite sides such as a salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.1 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 454 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 1995 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.0 g | ||
| Protein | 86.3 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1177 mg | 25% | |
*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.
