Low Fat Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Savor the bold flavors of a Low Fat Pulled Chicken Sandwich, a healthier twist on a classic comfort food! This irresistibly tender and juicy pulled chicken is slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful blend of low-sugar barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and spices, ensuring every bite is packed with smoky and tangy goodness. Served on wholesome whole wheat sandwich buns and topped with crisp lettuce and fresh tomato slices, this recipe is a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. With just 15 minutes of prep and the help of your trusty slow cooker, this guilt-free dish is ideal for a satisfying lunch or dinner. Perfect for those seeking a low-fat, high-flavor alternative, this hearty sandwich is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce, low-sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Whole wheat sandwich buns
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 8 slices Tomato slices
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken.
Add the low-sugar barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix thoroughly with the sauce.
Once mixed, allow the chicken to simmer on low for an additional 30 minutes.
To serve, open the whole wheat sandwich buns and place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
Pile the pulled chicken evenly onto each bun and top with tomato slices.
Place the top half of the bun over the chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.8 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4696 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.8 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 246.7 g | 493% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2824 mg | 60% | |
*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.
