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Healthy Peach BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe

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Healthy Peach BBQ Pulled Chicken is a flavorful and nutritious dish featuring tender shredded chicken breast simmered and coated in a homemade peach-based BBQ sauce. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of canned peaches with tangy and smoky spices to create a delicious, low-fat alternative to traditional BBQ pulled chicken that’s perfect for sandwiches or served on its own.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Peach BBQ Sauce

  • 1 (28 oz) canned peaches in juice (800 g), in juice, not syrup
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
  • ⅓ cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Chicken

  • 2 lb chicken breast (900 g)

Suggested Serving

  • Burger buns to serve, optional (not included in nutrition facts)

Instructions

  1. Make the Peach BBQ Sauce: Combine the canned peaches with their juice, garlic, tomato paste, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sweet paprika, ground cumin, and sea salt in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and let it simmer gently for one hour to develop flavor.
  2. Blend the Sauce: After simmering, transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and pulse until it reaches a very smooth consistency. Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the saucepan for ease. Set the smooth sauce aside.
  3. Cook the Chicken: While the sauce simmers, place the chicken breasts in a separate pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until the chicken is very tender and cooked through with no pink inside.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Drain the water from the chicken, transfer the chicken breasts onto a cutting board, and shred them using two forks—one to hold the chicken steady and the other to pull it apart into fine pieces.
  5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Transfer the shredded chicken into the peach BBQ sauce and mix thoroughly to coat each piece well with the sauce.
  6. Serve: Serve the peach BBQ pulled chicken as is, or use it as a filling for sliders or burger buns if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use canned peaches in juice rather than syrup to avoid added sugars.
  • The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the sauce before simmering.
  • Optional buns are not included in the nutritional information to keep the recipe low in calories and carbs.
  • Shredded chicken can also be used for salads, wraps, or as a topping for baked potatoes.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

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