Low Fat Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Satisfy your barbecue cravings without the guilt with this Low Fat Pulled Chicken Sandwich recipe, a lighter twist on a classic favorite. Made with tender, slow-cooked boneless chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful blend of low-sugar barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and aromatics, this dish delivers the perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and savory goodness. Served on wholesome whole wheat buns and complemented by crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, this sandwich is both hearty and healthy. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the magic of a slow cooker, you can enjoy a diet-friendly comfort food that's easy to make and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser for anyone looking to enjoy a low-fat, high-flavor meal option.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce, low-sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Whole wheat sandwich buns
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 8 slices Tomato slices
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
Step 2
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken.
Step 3
Add the low-sugar barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
Step 4
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Step 5
Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
Step 6
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix thoroughly with the sauce.
Step 7
Once mixed, allow the chicken to simmer on low for an additional 30 minutes.
Step 8
To serve, open the whole wheat sandwich buns and place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
Step 9
Pile the pulled chicken evenly onto each bun and top with tomato slices.
Step 10
Place the top half of the bun over the chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1918.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1980.2 |
| Total Fat 34.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 591.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4695.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 152.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.5g | |
| Protein 246.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 286.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2824.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories