Whole30 Pulled Barbecue Chicken
Tender, flavorful, and perfect for a healthy lifestyle, Whole30 Pulled Barbecue Chicken is a slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with smoky, tangy goodness—all while being entirely Whole30-compliant. Made with protein-packed boneless chicken breasts coated in a blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, this dish takes on bold, barbecue-inspired flavors from a homemade sauce of coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and a subtle sweetness from date paste. This easy recipe comes together in your slow cooker, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve this juicy pulled barbecue chicken on salads, in wraps, or as a hearty main dish alongside roasted veggies to enjoy a satisfying, guilt-free barbecue experience. Perfectly paleo and gluten-free, this recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite for a health-conscious crowd.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup tomato paste
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons date paste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and ground black pepper.
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, water, and date paste until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top of the chicken and sauce.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce.
Serve hot as a main dish or use the pulled chicken for sandwiches, salads, or atop a bed of fresh greens for a wholesome Whole30 meal.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.5 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 5220 mg | 227% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.6 g | ||
| Protein | 289.5 g | 579% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 4117 mg | 88% | |
*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.
