Heart-Healthy Shredded BBQ Chicken

Savor the comforting flavors of this Heart-Healthy Shredded BBQ Chicken, a wholesome twist on a barbecue classic that doesn’t sacrifice taste. With tender, slow-cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts immersed in a smoky-sweet homemade BBQ sauce, this recipe is both low in sodium and rich in flavor. Crafted with simple pantry staples like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a medley of spices, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Give your chicken a delectable upgrade by crisping it in a skillet for caramelized edges, then serve it on whole-grain buns, over salads, or wrapped in whole wheat tortillas for a balanced, heart-healthy meal. Ready in just three hours with minimal prep, it’s a delicious, nutritious choice the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 0.5 cup tomato paste
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Start by placing the skinless boneless chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Pour 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken to keep it moist during cooking.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, prepare the BBQ sauce by combining the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk the ingredients until well mixed.

Step 3

Pour the homemade BBQ sauce over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is fully covered.

Step 4

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 3 hours or until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable with a fork.

Step 5

Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the accumulated juices and BBQ sauce.

Step 6

For an added touch, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken and its juices from the slow cooker to the skillet and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken has slightly crisp edges.

Step 7

Serve the heart-healthy shredded BBQ chicken on whole-grain buns, over a salad, or in whole wheat tortillas. Enjoy this delicious and nutritious meal with your favorite vegetables!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1179.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1551.3

Total Fat 40.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 578.3mg	0%
Sodium 665.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.1g
Protein 220.5g	0%

Vitamin D 6.8IU	0%
Calcium 175.9mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 3311.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.1%

Protein: 57.9%

Carbs: 18.0%