Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 160 calories, 16g protein, and 9g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, skin removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup reduced carb or reduced sugar barbeque sauce
- 8 large lettuce leaves
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
Instructions
- Combine paprika, chili powder, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and salt (optional) in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to completely coat chicken.
- Add chicken and onion to a slow cooker and set to low for 5-6 hours.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and set on a cutting board or in a bowl to rest for 15 minutes. Take any remaining liquid and onions from slow cooker and mix with the barbeque sauce, set aside.
- Pull chicken and shred with a fork. Discard bones.
- Mix pulled chicken with barbeque sauce and onion mixture.
- To build the sandwich, add a heaping ½ cup of chicken to a lettuce leaf and top with ¼ cup shredded cabbage.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 160 calories per serving with 16g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 160 calories, 16g protein (40%), 9g carbs, 6g fat. Plus 1g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 160 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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