High Protein Shredded BBQ Chicken
Satisfy your craving for a flavorful, protein-packed meal with this High Protein Shredded BBQ Chicken recipe! Made with tender, slow-cooked boneless chicken breasts coated in a smoky, low-sugar BBQ sauce, this dish combines bold flavors with a health-conscious twist. Infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a dash of optional cayenne for heat, this shredded BBQ chicken is incredibly versatile—perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a hearty salad topper. With just 10 minutes of prep time and an effortless slow-cooker method, it’s an ideal recipe for meal prep or feeding a crowd while staying on track with your high-protein goals. Simple, juicy, and irresistibly saucy, this dish is a must-try for BBQ lovers looking to keep things light yet satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sugar BBQ sauce
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon optional: cayenne pepper for extra spice
Directions
Step 1
Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
Step 2
Pour the chicken broth and BBQ sauce over the chicken.
Step 3
Sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper evenly over the chicken.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded.
Step 5
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a clean cutting board.
Step 6
Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Step 7
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it well to coat with the BBQ sauce mixture.
Step 8
Serve the shredded BBQ chicken warm with your choice of buns, tortillas, or as a topping for salads.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1275.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1652.2 |
| Total Fat 33.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 771.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4496.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.3g | |
| Protein 284.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 9.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 134.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2542.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories