Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken Breast
Juicy, high-protein shredded chicken breast cooked low and slow in a simple, reduced-sugar homemade BBQ sauce. Perfect for easy weekday meal prep or a quick family dinner without any dairy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Amanda + Lila
Amanda created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Shortcut: If short on time, substitute the sauce ingredients with 1/2 cup (120ml) of a clean, low-sugar store-bought option like Primal Kitchen or G Hughes BBQ sauce.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the tomato paste
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Whisk together the tomato paste
In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Place the chicken breast halves in the…
Place the chicken breast halves in the bottom of a slow cooker inserts.
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Pour the homemade BBQ sauce mixture directly…
Pour the homemade BBQ sauce mixture directly over the chicken breast halves, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Cover with the lid and set the…
Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to LOW for 6 hours (or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the meat pulls apart easily with a fork.
Look for: the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the meat pulls apart easily with a fork
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Transfer the cooked chicken to a large…
Transfer the cooked chicken to a large cutting board or leave in the pot, then use two forks to shred the meat into thin, bite-sized pieces.
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Toss the shredded chicken thoroughly in the…
Toss the shredded chicken thoroughly in the remaining warm sauce from the pot to absorb the flavors.
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately, or let cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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