Whole30 Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly smoky and flavorful Whole30 Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce! Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are grilled to juicy perfection and basted with a homemade, tangy barbecue sauce made from wholesome ingredients like coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and date paste—completely free of added sugars or processed ingredients. With a simple 15-minute prep time, this paleo-friendly dish combines smoky paprika, garlic, and mustard for a bold, barbecue-inspired flavor that's ideal for summer cookouts or quick family meals. Serve it alongside grilled veggies or a crisp salad for a healthy, satisfying meal that’s compliant with Whole30 guidelines and packed with protein.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Brush the spice mixture over both sides of each chicken breast.

Step 4

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, date paste, water, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and ground mustard.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10 minutes until thickened.

Step 6

Taste the barbecue sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on one side.

Step 8

Flip the chicken and grill for another 6-7 minutes, brushing the barbecue sauce on the cooked side frequently.

Step 9

Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it reaches 165°F (75°C).

Step 10

Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Serve the grilled chicken with additional barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1145.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1687.5

Total Fat 54.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 572.0mg	0%
Sodium 4025.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 46.4g
Protein 221.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 172.8mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1725.8mg	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: 29.7%

Protein: 54.0%

Carbs: 16.3%