Slow Cooker Sweet and Savory Pulled Chicken
Tender shredded chicken breasts slow-cooked in a tangy pineapple barbecue sauce. An easy 10-minute prep meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff 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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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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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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Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
250 min
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Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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Place 0.75 pcs chopped yellow onion in the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
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Lay 450 g chicken breast evenly over…
Lay 450 g chicken breast evenly over the onions in the slow cooker.
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Whisk together 6 tbsp bbq sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together 6 tbsp bbq sauce, 6 tbsp pineapple juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1.5 tsp garlic powder until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Pour the barbecue mixture evenly over the…
Pour the barbecue mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
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Cover with the lid and set the…
Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 7 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and shreds easily with two forks.
Look for: the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and shreds easily with two forks
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Remove chicken to a large cutting board
Remove chicken to a large cutting board, shred using two forks, and return shredded chicken to the slow cooker bowl to coat in sauce.
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Serve warm over whole-wheat buns
Serve warm over whole-wheat buns, brown rice, or wrapped in tortillas. Store cooled leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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