Sugar-Free Shredded BBQ Chicken
Transform your weeknight meals with this delicious and healthy Sugar-Free Shredded BBQ Chicken—a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite! Tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts are bathed in a homemade BBQ sauce made from wholesome ingredients like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, natural sweetener, and a smoky blend of spices, without any added sugar. Prepared in the slow cooker with minimal effort, this recipe is perfect for busy schedules and offers bold, smoky flavors that everyone will love. Serve it on whole-grain buns, stuffed in tacos, or alongside your favorite low-carb sides for a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish. With its lean protein, sugar-free sauce, and customizable serving options, this recipe is both nutritious and irresistible—a true game-changer for healthier BBQ cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Natural sweetener (e.g., Stevia or Erythritol)
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
In a mixing bowl, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and natural sweetener.
Pour in the chicken broth and mix well to create the BBQ sauce.
Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well-coated.
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
Mix the shredded chicken with the sauce to ensure it's well combined.
Serve the shredded BBQ chicken hot, on whole-grain buns, in tacos, or with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 3659 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 291.8 g | 584% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 4462 mg | 95% | |
*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.
