My Homestyle Pulled BBQ Chicken Bowls🍗 (Recipe in Description)

Most store bought BBQ sauces are full of preservatives, refined sugar and are high in cal.

These easy homestyle pulled BBQ chicken bowls are a great way to make chicken and rice much more enjoyable.

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Macros per serving

Cals: 565
Prot: 52g
Carbs: 48g
Fat: 12g

Ingredients I used

For the Pulled Chicken:

1.13kg (2.5 lb) chicken breasts, boneless skinless
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup beef bone broth

For the Whole Food BBQ Sauce:

1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
3 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp raw honey
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

For the Rice Bed:

1.5 cups uncooked rice

Instructions:

Step 1: Season the chicken

– Pat 1.13kg chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels

– In a small bowl combine 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper

-Rub the spice mixture all over every surface of each chicken breast

– Place seasoned chicken in the crockpot in a single layer

Step 2: Make the BBQ sauce:

– In a medium bowl whisk together 1 can crushed tomatoes, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp raw honey, 1 tbsp, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp chili powder, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and ¼ tsp cayenne if using

– Whisk until fully combined and smooth

– Pour the entire BBQ sauce over the chicken in the crockpot
Pour ¼ cup beef bone broth around the sides

– Place lid on and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3.5 hours — do not lift the lid during cooking

Step 3: Shred the chicken

– Remove chicken breasts from the crockpot and place on a large cutting board

– Using two forks shred the chicken into long thin strands (it should fall apart very easily)

– Return all shredded chicken back into the crockpot

– Stir well to coat every strand in the BBQ sauce

– Switch to WARM and let the chicken soak in the sauce for 10 minutes

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Enjoy! Share with a friend and save for later 💪