Whole30 Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce
Fire up the grill for this flavorful and health-conscious Whole30 Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce! Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are marinated with a smoky blend of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika before being seared to juicy perfection. The real star is the homemade Whole30-compliant barbecue sauce crafted from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and naturally sweetened with date paste—bringing a tangy, rich flavor without any added sugars. This quick and easy recipe not only meets clean-eating standards but also delivers big on taste, making it your go-to option for a wholesome weeknight dinner or backyard barbecue. Serve with extra sauce and a side of grilled veggies for a complete, paleo-friendly meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 cup Coconut aminos
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Date paste
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika for sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground mustard
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Brush the spice mixture over both sides of each chicken breast.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, date paste, water, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and ground mustard.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10 minutes until thickened.
Taste the barbecue sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and set aside.
Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on one side.
Flip the chicken and grill for another 6-7 minutes, brushing the barbecue sauce on the cooked side frequently.
Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it reaches 165°F (75°C).
Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the grilled chicken with additional barbecue sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 894 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 765 mg | 16% | |
*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.
