Paleo BBQ Chicken
Elevate your mealtime with this irresistibly tangy Paleo BBQ Chicken recipe, perfect for anyone following a clean-eating lifestyle! Featuring succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, this dish highlights a bold combination of smoky spices and a naturally sweet, zesty Paleo barbecue sauce made with honey, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and coconut aminos. With only 15 minutes of prep and a total cook time under an hour, this easy oven-baked recipe delivers flawlessly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat every time. Free from refined sugars and gluten, it’s a healthier spin on classic barbecue flavors, ensuring a crowd-pleaser at any dinner table. Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a wholesome and satisfying Paleo-friendly meal the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil and then coat them evenly with the spice mix.
Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin-side up.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, coconut aminos, chili powder, and ground cumin to create the Paleo BBQ sauce.
Brush a generous layer of the Paleo BBQ sauce over each chicken thigh.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
For a crispy skin, place the chicken under the broiler for an additional 3-5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the Paleo BBQ chicken with your choice of Paleo-friendly sides, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3077 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.2 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.3 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 972 mg | 324% | |
| Sodium | 3937 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.4 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.3 g | ||
| Protein | 220.1 g | 440% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2952 mg | 63% | |
*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.
