Keto Shredded BBQ Chicken

September 13, 2019Laura

I have a Shredded Buffalo Chicken recipe that my entire family loves! Anytime I have visitors, it’s a recipe that I always make and everyone enjoys. It’s a busy season of life for me, so I appreciate easy recipes more than ever! The Instant Pot and slow cooker are lifesavers for me right now, so I decided to come up with another simple recipe using those. Since my buffalo chicken is something everyone loves, I decided to come up with a BBQ chicken version of that. I came up with a simple spice blend and used sugar free BBQ sauce for the recipe. It came out fantastic and couldn’t be any easier to make!

For the spice blend I used spices that I always keep on hand: chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, salt and pepper. I also used a little brown sugar substitute since it always pairs well with BBQ recipes. I have a homemade BBQ sauce that’s going in my e-cookbook. It’s super tasty and I am proud of how it turned out! For this chicken, you can use your favorite homemade or bottled sugar free BBQ sauce. I really like the G. Hughes brand and always keep a couple of bottles in my pantry. 

I always like to include side options in my recipes. I love serving anything BBQ related with coleslaw. You can find my homemade coleslaw recipe here. It’s so easy to make and I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback on it! I also recommend your favorite low carb veggies or a side salad. I served mine on top of my favorite cauliflower sandwich thins from Outer Aisle Gourmet. I can’t find them locally, so I order them online. They are a little pricey, but worth it to me. They also make great cauliflower pizza crust with clean ingredients.

I included cooking instructions for both the Instant Pot and slow cooker below. If you give it a try, I hope you enjoy! Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for more low carb meal ideas. If you make this or any of my recipes, I would love it if you tagged me on Instagram so I can see your creations! If you want to get email notifications when I post a new recipe, you can subscribe to my blog at the bottom of this page.

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Keto Shredded BBQ Chicken

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 25 minutes
  • Serves: 6
  • Calories 139.8

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar substitute
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 & 1/4 cup sugar free BBQ sauce

Method

Instant Pot:

  • 1)

    Mix seasonings and brown sugar substitute together in a small bowl.

  • 2)

    Place chicken breast into bottom of Instant Pot. Add seasonings on top and cover with sugar free BBQ sauce.

  • 3)

    Cook on manual/high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow to natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.

  • 4)

    Remove chicken from Instant Pot. Press the saute button and stir the sauce. Let simmer for a couple of minutes while you shred the chicken. Press the cancel button once the chicken is shredded.

  • 5)

    Shred the chicken and place back into bottom of pot. Stir well to coat chicken in sauce. Serve hot.

Slow Cooker:

  • 1)

    Mix seasonings and brown sugar substitute together in a small bowl.

  • 2)

    Place chicken breast into bottom of slow cooker. Add seasonings on top and cover with sugar free BBQ sauce.

  • 3)

    Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Chicken should read 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer and easily shred.

  • 4)

    Shred chicken and add back into slow cooker. Toss in sauce and serve hot.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories139.8
Fat1.1g
Carbohydrates3.9g
Fiber0.2g
Protein26.1g
Net Carbs3.7g
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