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Healthy Peach BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe

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This Healthy Peach BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe offers a delicious and nutritious twist on classic pulled chicken by using a homemade peach BBQ sauce made from canned peaches in juice, tomato paste, and spices. The chicken is gently simmered until tender, shredded, and mixed with the fruity and tangy sauce for a perfect balance of smoky and sweet flavors. Ideal for a wholesome family meal or casual gatherings, served on buns or on its own.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 28-oz canned peaches in juice (800 g, in juice, not in syrup, to avoid added sugar)
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled and roughly chopped)
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Chicken

  • 2 lb chicken breast (900 g)
  • Burger buns (to serve, optional and not included in nutrition facts)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients including the peaches with their juice in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for one hour to develop a rich and flavorful BBQ sauce.
  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 convenience. Set the blended sauce aside.
  3. Cook the chicken: While the sauce simmers, place the chicken breasts in a separate pot and cover them with water. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked, tender, and no longer pink inside.
  4. Shred the chicken: Drain the water from the pot and transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken by holding one steady and tearing the meat apart with the other until finely shredded.
  5. Combine chicken with sauce: Transfer the shredded chicken into the prepared peach BBQ sauce and mix thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the sauce.
  6. Serve: Serve the pulled chicken as is or spoon it onto burger buns to make sliders. Note that buns are optional and not included in nutrition facts.

Notes

  • Using canned peaches in juice ensures no added sugars in the sauce.
  • Simmering the sauce for one hour intensifies the flavors, but it can be adjusted slightly depending on your available time.
  • An immersion blender makes blending the sauce easy and reduces clean-up.
  • Ensure the chicken is cooked through and tender for easy shredding.
  • Serve with burger buns for sliders or as a tasty main dish on its own.
  • Nutrition facts exclude optional burger buns.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/healthy-peach-bbq-pulled-chicken-recipe/