Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Breast for One Pound
Tender shredded chicken cooked in a quick homemade low-sugar BBQ sauce. Dairy-free, high in lean protein, and optimized for easy meal prep.
Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
190 min
Makes
3 servings
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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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
190 min
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Equipment
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk the tomato paste
- 01
Whisk the tomato paste
Whisk the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and 3 tbsp of water together in a small bowl until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Place 1 lb (450g) of chicken breasts…
Place 1 lb (450g) of chicken breasts into the bottom of a 3-quart or larger slow cooker.
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Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the…
Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, making sure each piece is well coated.
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Cover with the lid and cook on…
Cover with the lid and cook on LOW heat for 3 to 4 hours (or HIGH heat for 1.5 to 2 hours) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting…
Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Use two forks to shred the chicken…
Use two forks to shred the chicken breast completely.
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Return the shredded chicken to the slow…
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss with the warm sauce until fully combined.
Look for: fully combined
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Serve warm immediately or cool for 20…
Serve warm immediately or cool for 20 minutes before dividing into airtight storage containers.
Allow: 20 minutes
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