Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken
Make tender, juicy pulled BBQ chicken in your Instant Pot for quick sandwiches, sliders, or bowls. This dump-and-start recipe is perfect for easy weeknight dinners and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken in the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow for a 10-minute natural pressure release, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove chicken from the Instant Pot and shred with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Serve hot on buns for sandwiches or sliders, or over rice or salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture.
- This pulled chicken is freezer-friendly. Let it cool completely, then store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Shredding the chicken directly in the sauce helps it absorb more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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