Whole30 BBQ Apricot Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner with this Whole30 BBQ Apricot Chicken, a flavor-packed dish that’s equal parts sweet, smoky, and tangy. Perfectly seared boneless chicken breasts are rubbed with a blend of savory spices, then smothered in a luscious sauce made from no-sugar-added apricot preserves and Whole30-compliant BBQ sauce. Baked to juicy perfection, this dish is a delightful balance of bold barbecue flavors and natural fruit sweetness. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy, healthy, and crowd-pleasing option for those following Whole30, paleo, or gluten-free diets. For a stunning finish, garnish with fresh apricot slices and parsley, and serve alongside your favorite roasted veggies or a crisp green salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup apricot preserves (no added sugar)
- 0.5 cup Whole30-compliant BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces fresh apricot slices (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves and Whole30-compliant BBQ sauce until smooth and set aside.
Mix the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a separate small bowl.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and rub each piece with olive oil.
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, rubbing it in to ensure even coverage.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Remove the skillet from heat and pour the apricot BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Garnish the chicken with fresh apricot slices and chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2882 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 217.0 g | 434% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2200 mg | 47% | |
*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.
