Whole30 BBQ Chicken Legs
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Whole30 BBQ Chicken Legs, packed with smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors. This healthy, gluten-free recipe features juicy chicken legs brushed with a vibrant spice mix and glazed with a homemade BBQ sauce made from coconut aminos, balsamic vinegar, and tomato paste—free from added sugars or processed ingredients. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple oven-baking technique, this dish delivers bold flavors while staying compliant with Whole30 guidelines. Perfect for a satisfying family meal or meal-prep staple, these sticky, golden-brown chicken legs are best served with your favorite Whole30-approved sides for a wholesome feast that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup coconut aminos
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the olive oil and spice mixture over the chicken legs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
In a small saucepan, combine the coconut aminos, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper. Add the water to thin out the mixture.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is combined and heated through, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Brush half of the homemade BBQ sauce over the chicken legs, leaving the remaining sauce for later.
Place the chicken legs in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the oven, brush with the remaining BBQ sauce, and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is golden brown and sticky.
Let the chicken legs rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the juices to redistribute. Enjoy your Whole30 BBQ Chicken Legs with your favorite compliant sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2075 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.4 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.8 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 907 mg | 302% | |
| Sodium | 4354 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 170.6 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2384 mg | 51% | |
*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.
