Low Fat BBQ Chicken Leg

Satisfy your barbecue cravings guilt-free with this Low Fat BBQ Chicken Leg recipe, a lighter twist on a classic favorite. These tender, juicy chicken legs are seasoned with a flavorful blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder before being baked to perfection. A homemade barbecue sauce, made with tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, delivers all the smoky-sweet goodness you'd expect—without the excess fat. This easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prep and bakes in the oven for hands-off cooking, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve these healthier BBQ chicken legs alongside a crisp salad or roasted veggies for a complete, delicious meal that everyone will love. Keywords: low fat, BBQ chicken leg, healthy barbecue recipe, baked chicken legs, homemade BBQ sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken legs
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.

Step 3

Brush the chicken legs with olive oil and then rub the spice mixture evenly over each piece.

Step 4

Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 5

While the chicken is baking, prepare the BBQ sauce by combining tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 6

Stir the sauce ingredients until well combined and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Once the chicken has baked for 20 minutes, remove it from the oven and brush generously with the prepared BBQ sauce.

Step 8

Return the chicken to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.

Step 9

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve the Low Fat BBQ Chicken Legs with your favorite sides such as a salad or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(838.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1168.8

Total Fat 69.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 453.5mg	0%
Sodium 1994.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 39.0g
Protein 86.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 99.2mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1177.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.8%

Protein: 29.8%

Carbs: 16.4%