Whole30 BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Satisfy your barbecue cravings while staying on track with this Whole30 BBQ Chicken Sandwich—a healthy twist on a classic comfort food! Tender, grilled chicken breasts are seasoned with smoky spices, slathered in a Whole30-compliant BBQ sauce, and paired with a creamy, tangy coleslaw made from fresh green cabbage, crunchy carrots, and zesty red onion. Instead of traditional buns, crisp romaine lettuce leaves serve as the perfect low-carb wrap, adding a refreshing crunch to every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this paleo-friendly and gluten-free recipe is perfect for meal prep, backyard cookouts, or any time you’re craving a wholesome, flavor-packed sandwich alternative.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup Whole30-compliant BBQ sauce
• 2 cups green cabbage
• 1 piece carrot, shredded
• 0.5 piece red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Whole30 mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 8 pieces romaine lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 4

Place the chicken on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the grill, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice it into thin strips.

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, and sliced red onion.

Step 7

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Whole30 mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and dijon mustard.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well combined to make the coleslaw.

Step 9

Warm the Whole30-compliant BBQ sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.

Step 10

Toss the sliced chicken in the warmed BBQ sauce until well coated.

Step 11

To assemble the sandwiches, take two romaine lettuce leaves and form a wrap by placing a portion of the BBQ chicken mixture onto them and topping with a generous serving of coleslaw.

Step 12

Repeat the assembly process for the remaining lettuce leaves to make four sandwiches in total.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(954.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1474.8

Total Fat 85.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 335.1mg	0%
Sodium 3496.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 31.1g
Protein 111.9g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 141.5mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1473.5mg	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: 53.0%

Protein: 30.9%

Carbs: 16.1%