Description
This Sugar Free BBQ Grilled Chicken recipe offers a healthy, flavorful alternative to traditional BBQ chicken, using a homemade sugar-free sauce made with coconut aminos and spices. Perfect for those seeking a low-sugar, delicious grilled chicken dish that’s quick to prepare and cook.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 4-5 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup ketchup (sugar-free)
- â…“ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. This ensures a hot but manageable surface for perfect grilling.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine all the BBQ sauce ingredients: ketchup, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, ground mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well mixed and smooth. Set aside for brushing over the chicken.
- Prepare the chicken: Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil to prevent sticking, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Start grilling: Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill and let them cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until they can easily be flipped without sticking. Flip the chicken.
- Apply first coat of sauce: Brush â…“ of the prepared BBQ sauce onto the chicken after flipping, then reduce the heat to medium.
- Continue grilling: Grill the chicken for an additional 3-5 minutes. Flip again and brush another â…“ of the BBQ sauce over the top to intensify flavor.
- Final grilling and saucing: Flip the chicken one last time and brush the remaining BBQ sauce over the top. Continue grilling for about 3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure your grill is properly preheated to avoid sticking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safety.
- Letting the chicken rest helps retain its juices for a more tender bite.
- This recipe uses sugar-free ketchup to keep the BBQ sauce free of added sugars.
- You can adjust the amount of chili powder depending on your spice preference.
