Low Carb Shredded BBQ Chicken

Tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, this Low Carb Shredded BBQ Chicken is a guilt-free twist on a classic comfort food. Perfectly seasoned with a smoky-sweet homemade barbecue sauce crafted from wholesome ingredients like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and brown erythritol, this dish is a keto-friendly dream come true. Prepared conveniently in a slow cooker, the chicken becomes fork-tender and effortlessly shreds, making it ideal for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners. Serve it on lettuce wraps, over cauliflower rice, or as a protein-packed salad topper for a low-carb meal that’s both satisfying and versatile. With just 10 minutes of prep and bursting with smoky barbecue flavor, this recipe is your go-to for healthy and delicious dining.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Brown erythritol sweetener
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, water, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke (if using), brown erythritol sweetener, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Whisk together until well mixed to create the low carb BBQ sauce.

Step 4

Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.

Step 5

Cover and cook on low for about 3-4 hours or until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7

Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the remaining sauce.

Step 8

Adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 9

Serve hot as a main dish, or use as a filling for wraps or on top of salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1326.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1926.7

Total Fat 61.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 745.6mg	0%
Sodium 3348.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 286.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 197.7mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 2011.3mg	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: 29.2%

Protein: 60.3%

Carbs: 10.5%