Skinny Pulled Crockpot BBQ Chicken
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
118 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Skinny Pulled Crockpot BBQ Chicken
Description
This Skinny Pulled Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe starts by rubbing chicken breast with simple dry spices including kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. The chicken is placed in a slow cooker layered with thinly sliced yellow onion and crushed garlic cloves. A sauce of canned tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, and lightly packed brown sugar is poured over to create a sweet and tangy base.
The dish cooks on low for 5-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, during which the chicken absorbs the smoky and savory flavors and becomes tender enough to shred using forks. Returning the shredded meat to the sauce ensures it remains moist and flavorful.
It can be served on whole wheat buns for sandwiches, in lettuce cups for a lighter option, or simply on its own. The slow cooker method allows hands-off cooking while delivering tender pulled chicken with a rich, balanced taste.
Ingredients
- 5 - 6 chicken breast boneless, skinless, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 15 oz tomato sauce canned
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp light brown sugar packed
Instructions
- Grease 6 quart or larger slow cooker and add chicken breasts. Sprinkle with salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper and rub into the chicken. Top with onion slices and garlic cloves.
- In a mixing bowl, add tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and stir to combine. Pour into slow cooker and toss gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5-7 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken to cutting board or large mixing bowl and shred using two forks. Return to slow cooker and toss in the sauce/juices. Serve on a whole wheat bun, lettuce cup, or by itself.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 655mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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