Paleo Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your paleo meal game with this mouthwatering Paleo Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce recipe—a perfect blend of smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors that will make your taste buds sing. Featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts marinated in an aromatic olive oil rub and grilled to perfection, this dish gets its vibrant flavor from a homemade barbecue sauce crafted with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, and mustard, every bite bursts with paleo-friendly goodness while staying gluten-free and refined-sugar-free. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts, pairing beautifully with grilled veggies or a crisp green salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Perfect for grill enthusiasts seeking healthy, flavorful options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.25 cup tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, tomato paste, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and ground mustard. Stir well to mix all ingredients together.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, bring to a simmer, and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Rub the chicken breasts generously with the olive oil mixture on all sides.
Place the chicken on the preheated grill and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
In the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with the prepared barbecue sauce on each side.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Serve each chicken breast with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1681 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3990 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.7 g | ||
| Protein | 220.3 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2631 mg | 56% | |
*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.
