Keto Shredded BBQ Chicken
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Keto Shredded BBQ Chicken recipe! Perfectly tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich blend of sugar-free BBQ sauce, smoky spices, and a hint of tangy apple cider vinegar for a bold, satisfying flavor profile—all while staying completely keto-friendly. This easy, low-carb dish requires just 10 minutes of prep before letting the slow cooker work its magic, yielding juicy shredded chicken that's perfect on its own or paired with keto-approved sides like cauliflower rice or crisp green salads. With simple ingredients and an optional touch of liquid smoke for added depth, this protein-packed recipe is ideal for meal prep, gatherings, or any time you're craving barbecue comfort food without the carbs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your slow cooker on the low setting.
Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub each piece with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder, making sure to cover all sides.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, mix the sugar-free BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke (if using) until well combined.
Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and let the chicken cook on low for about 3 hours, or until the chicken is fork-tender and cooked through.
Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the BBQ sauce until it's well incorporated.
Serve the shredded BBQ chicken hot as is, or alongside keto-friendly sides such as cauliflower rice or a green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.1 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 5412 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 282.5 g | 565% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2474 mg | 53% | |
*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.
