High Protein BBQ Pulled Chicken
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with a healthy twist—this High Protein BBQ Pulled Chicken is as delicious as it is nutritious! Made with tender, slow-cooked boneless chicken breasts, this recipe packs a flavorful punch thanks to a tangy, low-sugar barbecue sauce blended with apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and cumin. Perfectly seasoned and shredded to perfection, this dish is ideal for meal prep or feeding a hungry crowd. Whether you pile it high on whole grain buns, layer it over rice bowls, or use it to top a fresh salad, this high-protein, low-fat recipe is as versatile as it is satisfying. With minimal prep time and the magic of a slow cooker, you’ll have a hearty, smoky, and juicy chicken dish ready to be devoured in just a few hours!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sugar BBQ sauce
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
In a slow cooker, drizzle olive oil to lightly coat the bottom.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic, spreading evenly across the base.
Arrange chicken breasts on top of the onion and garlic layer.
In a separate bowl, combine BBQ sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to integrate all ingredients.
Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are mostly covered.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts and place them on a cutting board or platter.
Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts into fine pieces.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix thoroughly with the sauce and onions.
Allow the chicken to soak in the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes on the 'warm' setting, if desired, to enhance flavor absorption.
Serve on whole grain buns, rice bowls, or as a protein-rich topping for your favorite salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.6 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 4504 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 285.5 g | 571% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2747 mg | 58% | |
*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.
