Whole30 BBQ Chicken Thighs
Get ready to savor the smoky, tangy flavors of Whole30 BBQ Chicken Thighs—a clean-eating twist on classic comfort food! This recipe features juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs rubbed with a bold blend of garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder, then baked to crispy perfection. The star of the dish is a homemade Whole30 BBQ sauce crafted with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and naturally sweet date syrup, delivering a mouthwatering balance of savory and sweet. The sauce beautifully caramelizes on the chicken as it finishes in the oven, creating an irresistible glaze. Perfect for meal prepping, weeknight dinners, or impressing guests, this wholesome dish is Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and packed with bold barbecue flavor—all without added sugars or preservatives. Try it today for a guilt-free culinary treat that doesn't compromise on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup coconut aminos
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup tomato paste
- 0.25 cup date syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.
Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil, then apply the spice mixture evenly over the chicken.
Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet, skin side up, and bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until the skin is crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the Whole30 BBQ sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, date syrup, smoked paprika, dijon mustard, minced garlic, onion powder, and ground mustard.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
Once baked, remove the chicken thighs from the oven and brush generously with the BBQ sauce.
Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly on the chicken.
Serve the BBQ chicken thighs hot, with additional sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 238.8 g | 306% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 972 mg | 324% | |
| Sodium | 8009 mg | 348% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.1 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.5 g | ||
| Protein | 223.9 g | 448% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 4564 mg | 97% | |
*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.
