Low Sodium Pulled BBQ Chicken
Savor the smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors of this Low Sodium Pulled BBQ Chicken—a healthier twist on a comfort food favorite. Perfect for those looking to cut back on salt without sacrificing taste, this recipe features a homemade BBQ sauce made with no-salt-added tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, and molasses, paired with a touch of liquid smoke for that classic barbecue aroma. The chicken is slow-cooked to tender perfection, then shredded and simmered to absorb all the rich flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off cooking method using a slow cooker, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Serve it on whole-grain buns, in wraps, or over a salad for a versatile, low-sodium meal the whole family will adore.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup No-salt-added tomato sauce
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the chicken breasts. Trim any excess fat from the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a slow cooker, combine the no-salt-added tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, molasses, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and liquid smoke. Mix well to create your low sodium BBQ sauce.
Step 3
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown. This step is optional but will help lock in flavors and juices.
Step 4
Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the slow cooker, placing them in the BBQ sauce mixture. Add 0.5 cup of water to ensure there's enough liquid for cooking.
Step 5
Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Cook the chicken for about 4 hours, or until it is fully cooked and easily shreds with a fork.
Step 6
Once the chicken is cooked, carefully shred it using two forks directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce.
Step 7
Allow the shredded chicken to simmer in the slow cooker on low for an additional 15 minutes to absorb more flavor.
Step 8
Serve the pulled BBQ chicken on whole-grain buns, in a wrap, or over a fresh salad. Enjoy your nutritious and low sodium meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1244.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1679.6 |
| Total Fat 40.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 591.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 566.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 99.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 89.1g | |
| Protein 219.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 222.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3008.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories