Whole30 BBQ Pulled Chicken
Get ready to savor the smoky, tangy flavors of this Whole30 BBQ Pulled Chicken, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. Made with tender, slow-cooked boneless chicken breasts, this dish is infused with wholesome goodness from a Whole30-compliant BBQ sauce, a hint of apple cider vinegar, and the savory umami of coconut aminos. A touch of smoked paprika, garlic, and onions enhances its rich depth of flavor, making it nothing short of irresistible. Perfectly juicy and shredded to perfection, this recipe is a breeze to whip up in your slow cooker and pairs beautifully with lettuce wraps or cauliflower rice for a satisfying, paleo-friendly, and nutritious meal. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or looking for a crowd-pleaser, this healthy BBQ pulled chicken is sure to impress your taste buds while keeping you on track with your Whole30 goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Whole30 compliant BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
Add the sautéed onions and garlic over the chicken.
Pour in the Whole30 compliant BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos.
Sprinkle the smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper over the top.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker to a cutting board.
Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts by pulling the meat apart.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce.
Let it sit for about 15 minutes to soak up more flavors before serving.
Serve the Whole30 BBQ Pulled Chicken in lettuce wraps or over a bed of cauliflower rice to keep it Whole30 compliant.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4965 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 218.0 g | 436% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2066 mg | 44% | |
*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.
