Whole30 Pulled Barbecue Chicken

Satisfy your barbecue cravings with this flavorful Whole30 Pulled Barbecue Chicken, a slow cooker recipe that’s as wholesome as it is delicious! Made with tender, juicy chicken breasts and a smoky, tangy sauce crafted from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and tomato paste, this dish delivers all the comforting barbecue flavors you love without the added sugar or processed ingredients. A hint of date paste adds natural sweetness, while warming spices like smoked paprika and cayenne pepper provide depth and just a touch of heat. Perfect for meal prep, this versatile recipe is ready in just 10 minutes of prep time and can be served in a variety of ways—pile it on lettuce wraps, salads, or even enjoy it solo for a satisfying, Whole30-approved main dish. With easy instructions and big bold flavors, this pulled barbecue chicken is a sure-fire addition to your clean-eating repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup coconut aminos
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup tomato paste
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 tablespoons date paste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, water, and date paste until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are coated.

Step 6

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top of the chicken and sauce.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 8

Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce.

Step 9

Serve hot as a main dish or use the pulled chicken for sandwiches, salads, or atop a bed of fresh greens for a wholesome Whole30 meal.

Step 10

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1414.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2097.4

Total Fat 62.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 771.1mg	0%
Sodium 5219.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 58.6g
Protein 289.5g	0%

Vitamin D 9.1IU	0%
Calcium 205.1mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 4116.8mg	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: 27.6%

Protein: 56.9%

Carbs: 15.5%