Low Fat Pulled BBQ Chicken
Satisfy your BBQ cravings the healthier way with this mouthwatering Low Fat Pulled BBQ Chicken! Perfectly tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a flavorful blend of low-sodium chicken broth, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a smoky, low-sugar BBQ sauce. Enhanced with seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and a subtle kick of cayenne, this lightened-up recipe delivers big barbecue flavors without the guilt. Ready with just 10 minutes of prep time and effortless slow-cooking, it’s a versatile dish that works beautifully in sandwiches, wraps, salads, or as a standalone protein-packed meal. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a family dinner, this healthy pulled BBQ chicken recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.75 cup low-sugar BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar over the chicken to keep it moist and add flavor.
In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix well.
Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well coated.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and easily shreds with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it into fine, bite-sized pieces.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to mix it with any remaining sauce.
Serve the pulled BBQ chicken hot, on whole wheat buns for sandwiches, over a salad, or as a protein-filled base for various meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2366 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 219.0 g | 438% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1951 mg | 42% | |
*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.
