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Spicy BBQ Pulled Chicken

If you love bold flavours, minimal effort, and meals that leave everyone at the table satisfied, then this Syn Free Spicy BBQ Pulled Chicken is about to become your new favourite Slimming World dish. This recipe combines smoky, sweet, and subtly spicy notes to create a juicy, flavour-packed chicken dish that works perfectly in countless meals. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week ahead or cooking for a family gathering, this dish is incredibly versatile.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 290
Slimming World Syns: 1 Syn
WW Points: 5
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Oven Cook: 45 Minutes
Slow Cooker: 6 Hours
Course Lunch, Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 2 Garlic Cloves [Minced]
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • 200ml Passata
  • 4 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 2 tbsp White Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, add the passata, tomato puree, white vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, smoked paprika, garlic, onion powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, pepper and salt.
  • Whisk together and bring to a gentle simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Slow Cooker Method:

  • Add the chicken and the sauce previously set aside into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir well to coat in the sauce.

Oven Method:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C Fan/Gas Mark 4).
  • Add the chicken and the sauce previously set aside into a cooking dish.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  • Shred the chicken and mix with the sauce before serving.