Whole 30 BBQ Chicken

BBQ Chicken on Whole 30 by Unsplash

Whole 30 doesn’t have to be horrible. With a few small alterations, you can make a delicious meal that even those that aren’t on the diet will enjoy. Here is a recipe for Whole30 BBQ chicken with a homemade BBQ sauce:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos (can substitute with tamari or soy sauce if not on Whole30)
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon date paste (can substitute with honey if not on Whole30)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. If you don’t have date paste, you can use equal parts pitted/packed dates and warm water, using a food processor to blend it up into a fine paste.
3. In a small saucepan, whisk together the tomato sauce, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, date paste, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5–10…