Low Fat Pulled Chicken
Savor the delicious taste of tender and flavorful **Low Fat Pulled Chicken**, an easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for healthy weeknight dinners or meal prep. This slow-cooked recipe features boneless, skinless chicken breasts infused with a blend of savory spices like garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder, complemented by tangy apple cider vinegar and sweet hints of honey. Using **low sodium chicken broth and soy sauce**, this heart-smart recipe keeps things light while delivering bold taste. Ready in 4 hours with minimal prep time, the chicken effortlessly shreds into juicy, bite-sized morsels that soak up the slow cooker’s rich, flavorful juices. Serve it hot, and garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Whether you’re whipping up tacos, sandwiches, or a protein-packed bowl, this easy pulled chicken is sure to become a go-to favorite for health-conscious cooks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon optional: hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons optional: fresh parsley
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and kosher salt.
Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for approximately 4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and can easily be shredded with a fork.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer to a large plate or cutting board.
Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
Add in the honey, soy sauce, and if desired, hot sauce, mixing well to combine with the chicken.
Allow the mixture to cook on low for an additional 20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the pulled chicken hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 2228 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 287.5 g | 575% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2795 mg | 59% | |
*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.
