Skinny Pulled Crockpot BBQ Chicken
This skinny pulled crockpot bbq chicken is amazingly flavorful, yet uses no bottled bbq sauce and is only 1 freestyle smart point per serving!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time6 hours hrs
Total Time6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq chicken, crockpot, slow cooker
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 118kcal
- 5 - 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 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 can tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed
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.
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg