Low-Carb Pulled Chicken
A diabetic-friendly slow cooker recipe that delivers tender, flavorful pulled chicken perfect for meal prep. This low-carb version satisfies comfort food cravings without spiking blood sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup sugar free chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar free tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by thinly slicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Place chicken in slow cooker and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Scatter onions and garlic over the chicken.
- Whisk together chicken broth, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke, then pour over chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Shred chicken directly in slow cooker using two forks.
Notes
Chicken thighs yield more tender results than breasts. For thicker sauce, remove chicken and reduce cooking liquid in a saucepan before returning to shredded chicken. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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