Low Sodium Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce
Fire up the grill for this flavorful, heart-healthy Low Sodium Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky blend of garlic powder, paprika, and cumin, these juicy chicken breasts are grilled to tender perfection before being slathered in a rich, homemade barbecue sauce that’s sweet, tangy, and low in sodium. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like apple cider vinegar, honey, and low-sodium Worcestershire sauce, this recipe offers all the bold barbecue flavors you love without the extra salt. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s the ideal dish for a weeknight dinner or your next summer cookout. Serve with a side of extra sauce for dipping and pair with grilled veggies or a crisp salad for a complete, guilt-free meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, low sodium
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts to coat.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, honey, Worcestershire sauce, ground cumin, brown sugar, and water. Stir until the mixture is smooth and bring to a low simmer.
Reduce the barbecue sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Set aside.
Brush the grill grates lightly with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Place the chicken breasts onto the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is nicely charred.
During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with a portion of the barbecue sauce.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
Serve the grilled chicken warm, with extra low sodium barbecue sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.3 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 704 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.3 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.9 g | ||
| Protein | 222.5 g | 445% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2131 mg | 45% | |
*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.
