Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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