Whole30 Barbecue Chicken
Take your clean eating game to the next level with this flavor-packed Whole30 Barbecue Chicken recipe! Featuring juicy, oven-baked chicken breasts seasoned with a smoky blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and cayenne, this dish is slathered in a tangy, homemade barbecue sauce made with wholesome ingredients like coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and unsweetened apple juice. The recipe is completely Whole30-compliant, refined sugar-free, and takes just 40 minutes from prep to plate, making it the perfect option for a quick yet satisfying family meal. Serve it alongside roasted veggies or a fresh salad for a guilt-free barbecue experience that doesn’t compromise on bold flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 2 tablespoons whole30 compliant hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, ensuring they are well coated.
Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, unsweetened apple juice, and hot sauce.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, and cook for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly to form a barbecue sauce.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour half of the barbecue sauce over them, spreading it evenly.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 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 slicing.
Serve the chicken with the remaining barbecue sauce drizzled over the top, along with your choice of Whole30-approved sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 830 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 625 mg | 13% | |
*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.
