If you’re craving the flavor of barbeque, but don’t want the prep time or the expense of eating out, try the Jack Daniel’s Pulled Chicken from Costco.  It’s fully cooked so just heat and serve.  Each serving contains 19 grams of carbs and 16 grams of protein.  If you’re watching your carbs, serve it on a bed of lettuce and make a delicious pulled chicken salad or open-faced on a bun for about 15 extra grams of carbs.  If serving on a bun, be sure to add some veggies on the side to round out the meal. 

Pulled Chicken Salad or Sandwiches

Ingredients:

Jack Daniel’s Pulled Chicken, 48 ounce package (*Note – this package contains three 16 oz pouches so you can cook only what you need).
Lettuce greens
Hamburger buns (optional)
Raw veggies (broccoli and cauliflower or other pre-washed veggies)

Directions:

Heat chicken according to package directions.  Serve over salad greens or bun, as desired.  Enjoy!

 Karen Donaldson, MS, RD, LD is a registered dietitian, personal trainer, and an EFT Certified Weight Loss Coach who specializes in helping people with emotional eating issues.   Her office now accepts insurance for nutrition counseling.  She can be reached at EXCEL Weight Loss Solutions at 233-0593.