Paleo Shredded BBQ Chicken
Get ready to savor the irresistible flavors of Paleo Shredded BBQ Chicken, a wholesome dish that’s perfect for clean eating enthusiasts and barbecue lovers alike! This slow-cooked recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a smoky, tangy homemade BBQ sauce made from simple paleo-friendly staples like apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and honey. Enhanced with spices like smoked paprika and cumin, each bite is packed with robust flavor. Prepared in a slow cooker for effortless convenience, this dish is ideal for meal prepping or serving as a hearty dinner alongside grilled vegetables or a crisp salad. Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and absolutely delicious, this Paleo BBQ chicken is a showstopper that you'll turn to for satisfying comfort any day of the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
Add the onion to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until it is translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to a slow cooker.
Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker on top of the onions and garlic.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, honey, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper.
Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Add the water into the slow cooker to ensure the chicken is fully covered with sauce.
Turn the slow cooker on low and cook for 5-6 hours or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker to mix with the remaining sauce, allowing it to absorb more flavor.
Serve the Paleo shredded BBQ chicken hot, optionally alongside grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 648 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 56.9 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 957 mg | 20% | |
*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.
