Keto Pulled Turkey
Get ready to savor the smoky, tender delight of Keto Pulled Turkey—a low-carb twist on a classic comfort dish that's packed with bold flavors and ideal for keto enthusiasts! This recipe transforms lean turkey breast into a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece with the help of a savory spice rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. After a quick sear, the turkey is slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful blend of chicken broth and apple cider vinegar before being shredded and coated in a sugar-free BBQ sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep and hands-free cooking in a slow cooker, it’s the ultimate hassle-free recipe for meal preppers and busy cooks alike. Serve it piping hot as the star of your plate, or use it to fill keto wraps, top salads, or pair with roasted veggies for an irresistibly light yet satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Sugar-free BBQ sauce
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the turkey breasts thoroughly with the spice mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until shimmering.
Add the turkey breasts to the skillet and sear on each side for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
Transfer the seared turkey breasts to a slow cooker.
Pour chicken broth and apple cider vinegar over the turkey.
Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the turkey is tender and can be shredded easily with a fork.
Remove the turkey from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded turkey to the slow cooker and stir in the sugar-free BBQ sauce.
Mix well and let cook for an additional 15-20 minutes to heat the sauce and absorb flavors.
Serve hot as a main dish or as a filling for keto-friendly wraps or salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.5 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 690 mg | 230% | |
| Sodium | 8111 mg | 353% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 264.5 g | 529% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2517 mg | 54% | |
*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.
