Soy-Free BBQ Chicken

Sink your teeth into this flavorful Soy-Free BBQ Chicken, a mouthwatering spin on classic barbecue that skips soy without sacrificing taste. Perfectly seasoned chicken thighs are slathered in a rich, tangy homemade BBQ sauce made from apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, honey, and warming spices like smoked paprika and cumin. This easy recipe caters to soy-free diets while delivering a balance of sweetness, smoky depth, and bold zest, all in under an hour. Whether grilled to perfection or baked until juicy and tender, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for family dinners, BBQ parties, or meal prep. Serve it with extra sauce for dipping and your favorite sides for a wholesome, satisfying meal everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.75 cup Tomato paste
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) if you prefer to bake the chicken.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, onion powder, ground cumin, and water.

Step 3

Stir the sauce mixture well and bring it to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 4

While the sauce is simmering, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil evenly over the surface of the chicken.

Step 5

Spoon half of the BBQ sauce over the chicken thighs, making sure to coat them evenly. Reserve the other half of the sauce for basting and serving.

Step 6

If grilling, place chicken on the preheated grill, cover, and cook for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Baste with additional BBQ sauce during the last 10 minutes of grilling.

Step 7

If baking, place the chicken in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, basting with more BBQ sauce halfway through the cooking time.

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the BBQ chicken with the remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1305.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2268.7

Total Fat 101.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 564mg	0%
Sodium 3702.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 144.5g
Protein 166.1g	0%

Vitamin D 42IU	0%
Calcium 260.7mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 3877.5mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 29.6%

Carbs: 29.6%