Low Sodium Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce

Fire up the grill for this flavor-packed Low Sodium Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce, a healthier take on a classic summer favorite. Perfectly seasoned with a smoky blend of garlic powder, paprika, and cumin, these juicy chicken breasts are grilled to perfection and brushed with a homemade barbecue sauce that's rich and tangy without the sodium overload. The sauce, made with tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, and low-sodium Worcestershire sauce, strikes the perfect balance of sweet and smoky while being heart-friendly. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or your next backyard cookout. Serve it with extra sauce on the side for a crowd-pleasing meal that's big on taste but light on salt.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, low sodium
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.

Step 3

Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts to coat.

Step 4

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, honey, Worcestershire sauce, ground cumin, brown sugar, and water. Stir until the mixture is smooth and bring to a low simmer.

Step 5

Reduce the barbecue sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Set aside.

Step 6

Brush the grill grates lightly with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 7

Place the chicken breasts onto the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is nicely charred.

Step 8

During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with a portion of the barbecue sauce.

Step 9

Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.

Step 10

Serve the grilled chicken warm, with extra low sodium barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1337.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1821.2

Total Fat 54.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 572.0mg	0%
Sodium 704.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 74.9g
Protein 222.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 201.4mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 2131.0mg	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: 27.7%

Protein: 50.5%

Carbs: 21.8%