Fire up the grill for this High-Protein Grilled Chicken with Alabama White Barbecue Sauce! Tender, smoky spice-rubbed chicken breasts are paired with a tangy, creamy dipping sauce made from Icelandic Skyr yogurt, fresh lemon juice, white vinegar, and cracked black pepper.
Ready in 55 minutes, this low-carb, high-protein spin on southern barbecue packs 54g of protein and just 4g of carbs per serving. It’s an ideal option for blood sugar management, PCOS, and insulin-friendly meal planning.
Glycemic Index Profile
| Ingredient | Glycemic Index (GI) | Glycemic Impact / Role |
| Chicken Breast | 0 | Pure lean protein source that stabilizes blood sugar and enhances satiety. |
| Skyr Yogurt | Low (approx. 15–20) | High-protein, low-fat cream base that keeps carb counts extremely low. |
| Spices & Citrus | Very Low (< 15) | Adds deep, savory flavor without added sugars or excessive sodium. |
Synergistic Effect
Combining lean, high-volume protein with zero-sugar spices and a high-protein Skyr yogurt sauce produces virtually no glucose response. This keeps energy levels flat and supports metabolic health long after mealtime.
High-Protein Grilled Chicken with Alabama White Barbecue Sauce
Description
Enjoy High-Protein Grilled Chicken with Alabama White Barbecue Sauce! Featuring smoky spiced chicken breast and a tangy yogurt dipping sauce. Formulated for insulin resistance, low-GI eating, and steady energy.
Ingredients
CHICKEN
SAUCE
Instructions
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Preheat grill to medium-hot using both burners.
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Combine salt and next 4 ingredients; rub over chicken breasts.
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Turn left burner off (leave right burner on), Coat grill rack with cooking spray. Place chicken on grill rack over right burner; grill 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Move chicken to rack over left burner. Cover and cook 35 minutes or until done, turning once. Remove from grill, discard skin.
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Combine yogurt and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Serve with chicken as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 326kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Cholesterol 173mg58%
- Sodium 1218mg51%
- Potassium 710mg21%
- Total Carbohydrate 4g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 54g108%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- You can cook this chicken on the stovetop just as easily.
- This dish is unusually delicious - tangy, strong flavor that you begin looking forward to if you’ve batch cooked it for multiple meals. The dipping sauce is great over veggies too.
