Low Fat Pulled Barbecue Chicken
Savor the smoky, tangy goodness of this Low Fat Pulled Barbecue Chicken, a healthier twist on a classic comfort food that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. This slow-cooked recipe combines tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts with a flavorful blend of low-sugar barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder. The chicken is cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, allowing the bold flavors to meld into each juicy bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time and only 240 minutes of hands-free cooking, this dish is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve it on whole-grain buns, atop a crisp salad, or enjoy it solo for a protein-packed, low-fat meal that doesn’t skimp on taste. Perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts craving barbecue-inspired dishes without the guilt!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Low-sugar barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken breasts.
In a mixing bowl, combine the low-sugar barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded.
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a large cutting board.
Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
Let the chicken sit in the sauce on the warm setting for an additional 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve the pulled barbecue chicken on whole-grain buns, in a salad, or enjoy it on its own for a low-fat meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.5 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 3919 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 284.4 g | 569% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 3109 mg | 66% | |
*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.
