Sugar-Free Shredded BBQ Chicken

Satisfy your barbecue cravings with this irresistible Sugar-Free Shredded BBQ Chicken recipe, a guilt-free twist on a comfort food classic! Perfectly tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a smoky, tangy, sugar-free BBQ sauce made with wholesome ingredients like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and natural sweeteners like Stevia or Erythritol. Infused with bold spices and a hint of liquid smoke, this low-carb, high-flavor dish is ideal for keto, diabetic-friendly, or sugar-conscious diets. Whether served on whole-grain buns, tucked into tortillas, or paired with your favorite veggies, this recipe delivers all the barbecue goodness without the added sugar. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off slow cooking time, this dish is as convenient as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 ounces Tomato paste
0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
1 teaspoon Salt
0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Natural sweetener (e.g., Stevia or Erythritol)
1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and natural sweetener.

Step 3

Pour in the chicken broth and mix well to create the BBQ sauce.

Step 4

Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well-coated.

Step 5

Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 6

Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.

Step 7

Mix the shredded chicken with the sauce to ensure it's well combined.

Step 8

Serve the shredded BBQ chicken hot, on whole-grain buns, in tacos, or with your favorite side dishes.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1438.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1721.6

Total Fat 34.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 771.1mg	0%
Sodium 3658.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 291.8g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 223.8mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 4462.1mg	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: 18.2%

Protein: 68.8%

Carbs: 13.0%