BBQ Pulled Chicken (Crock Pot)
Super easy and delicious! It makes for the perfect low carb high-protein weeknight dinner, and it's kid-friendly! This simple pulled BBQ chicken can be served on hamburger buns or lettuce leaves, topped with some tasty homemade (or store-bought) coleslaw. Yum! Using sugar-free barbecue sauce, this recipe is also keto-friendly, making it ideal for households with a variety of dietary needs.
Ingredients
- ½ onion (chopped finely)
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 8 ounces BBQ sauce (sugar free or regular)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon hot sauce if you want some spice!
Instructions
- Spray crockpot with nonstick spray. Add onions, chicken, garlic, half of the bottle of barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke to the slow cooker. Cover, cook on Low 4 to 6 hours or until chicken easily shreds.
- Remove chicken from the crock. In a separate bowl shred, then add some of the juices from the slow cooker, remaining BBQ sauce, and hot sauce if desired. Mix all together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition
Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 5.7gProtein: 10gFat: 6.7gCholesterol: 46.7mgSodium: 255mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3.2g
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