Low Fat Pulled BBQ Chicken
Satisfy your barbecue cravings the healthy way with this irresistible Low Fat Pulled BBQ Chicken recipe. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful blend of low-sodium chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and low-sugar BBQ sauce, seasoned with bold spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne for a touch of heat. This easy, set-it-and-forget-it dish comes together in a slow cooker, making meal prep a breeze. With only 10 minutes of prep time and 4 hours of slow cooking, this recipe is perfect for busy days—and it’s guilt-free, packing all the smoky, tangy goodness you love without the extra fat. Serve it on whole wheat buns for a lightened-up sandwich, spoon it over a crisp salad, or use it as a protein-rich topping for grain bowls. Ideal for healthy eating and meal prep, this low-fat BBQ chicken guarantees full flavor with none of the compromise!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.75 cup low-sugar BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
Step 2
Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar over the chicken to keep it moist and add flavor.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix well.
Step 4
Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well coated.
Step 5
Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and easily shreds with a fork.
Step 6
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it into fine, bite-sized pieces.
Step 7
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to mix it with any remaining sauce.
Step 8
Serve the pulled BBQ chicken hot, on whole wheat buns for sandwiches, over a salad, or as a protein-filled base for various meals.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1182.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1294.3 |
| Total Fat 26.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 591.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2365.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.4g | |
| Protein 219.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 105.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1950.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories