Paleo Pulled Barbecue Chicken
Savor the bold, smoky flavors of this Paleo Pulled Barbecue Chicken, a clean-eating twist on a classic comfort food favorite. Made with tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts and a homemade barbecue sauce crafted from wholesome ingredients like tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, honey, and smoked paprika, this recipe is both naturally sweet and satisfyingly tangy. Perfectly spiced with a touch of cayenne for subtle heat, this paleo-friendly dish is free from refined sugars, gluten, and dairy, making it an ideal choice for those following a healthy lifestyle. Simply set it in the slow cooker and let the magic happen—resulting in juicy, shreddable barbecue chicken that’s perfect for piling onto lettuce wraps, pairing with roasted veggies, or enjoying solo. Whether for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 quarter cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup chicken stock
Directions
Step 1
Begin by finely chopping one medium onion and mincing three garlic cloves.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Step 4
Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a slow cooker.
Step 5
Add 2 pounds of chicken breasts to the slow cooker, placing them on top of the onion mixture.
Step 6
In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 ounces of tomato paste, 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons of honey, 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
Step 7
Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
Step 8
Add 0.5 cup of chicken stock to the slow cooker, pouring it around the edges so it doesn’t wash off the sauce from the chicken.
Step 9
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Step 10
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
Step 11
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to ensure it is thoroughly mixed with the sauce.
Step 12
Allow the pulled chicken to heat through for an additional 10-15 minutes before serving hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1757.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2417.2 |
| Total Fat 64.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 756.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3258.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 147.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 116.5g | |
| Protein 297.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 328.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2722.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories