Low Sodium Shredded BBQ Chicken
Savor the bold, smoky flavors of this Low Sodium Shredded BBQ Chicken, a healthier take on a classic comfort dish. Perfect for meal prepping or family dinners, this recipe pairs tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts with a zesty, homemade barbecue sauce infused with apple cider vinegar, honey, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder—all crafted to keep sodium levels in check. Prepared entirely in a slow cooker, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures juicy, flavorful chicken that shreds effortlessly with a fork. Whether served on whole-grain buns, atop fresh greens, or tucked into tacos, this protein-packed dish delivers satisfying taste in every bite without compromising your health goals. A must-try for anyone seeking to balance bold barbecue flavor with a heart-healthy lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup low sodium barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Start by placing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of a slow cooker.
Pour the low sodium chicken broth over the chicken to ensure even cooking and to prevent it from drying out.
In a medium bowl, combine the low sodium barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Mix well to blend the flavors together.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the barbecue sauce mixture. Stir until all the spices are fully integrated.
Pour the seasoned barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, making sure all the pieces are well-covered.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours. The chicken is done when it easily shreds with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them onto a large cutting board.
Use two forks to shred the chicken by pulling it apart into thin strands.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir to coat it thoroughly with the sauce.
Allow the shredded chicken to sit in the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes on low heat to absorb the flavors before serving.
Serve the low sodium shredded BBQ chicken on whole grain buns, over a salad, or in a taco shell for a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 1471 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.9 g | ||
| Protein | 286.0 g | 572% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2696 mg | 57% | |
*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.
