Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken Bowls Recipe
This Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken Bowls recipe offers a delicious and easy way to enjoy tender, flavorful chicken paired with a fresh homemade coleslaw and creamy avocado. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal made effortlessly in your slow cooker, this dish combines smoky BBQ flavors with crisp vegetables and wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (low) or 5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes (low) or 5 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast
- Salt and pepper to taste (omit pepper for AIP)
- 1 ½ cup BBQ sauce (use paleo or AIP compliant BBQ sauce as desired)
- 2 tsp ghee (substitute avocado oil for AIP)
For the Coleslaw and Bowls
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste (omit pepper for AIP)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the base of the slow cooker. Season them evenly with salt and pepper (omit pepper if following AIP). Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken, then drizzle the ghee on top, ensuring the chicken is fully coated with sauce and fat.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them with two forks. Set the shredded chicken aside, mixing it with any remaining sauce from the slow cooker for extra flavor.
- Make the Coleslaw: In a bowl, toss the coleslaw mix with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and salt and pepper to taste (omit pepper for AIP). Mix well to evenly coat the vegetables.
- Assemble the Bowls: Portion the shredded BBQ chicken into serving bowls. Add a generous serving of the homemade coleslaw, sliced avocado, and garnish with chopped green onion for a fresh finish.
Notes
- All nutritional information are estimates and will vary depending on specific ingredient brands and portion sizes.
- Omit pepper for Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) compliant version.
- Use paleo or AIP compliant BBQ sauces for dietary needs.
- Substitute ghee with avocado oil for AIP compliance.
- Serving size and nutrition facts are based on one bowl.
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