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Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken: Tender, Flavor-Packed Delight

Quick and easy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken for a delicious dinner solution, packed with flavor and versatility.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Natural Pressure Release 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2-3 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Substitute with vegetable broth for lighter flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose your favorite flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Switch to smoked paprika for enhanced taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Be mindful if your BBQ sauce is salty
For Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion Can swap with shallots for a milder profile
  • 3 cloves Garlic Garlic powder is a substitute

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop one onion and mince three cloves of garlic. Place them into the Instant Pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Carefully place 2-3 chicken breasts on top of the aromatic mixture.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of BBQ sauce and 1/2 cup of chicken broth over the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and a pinch of salt over the mixture. Gently mix.
  5. Seal the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  6. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining steam.
  7. Use two forks to shred the chicken in the pot, mixing with the sauce.
  8. Serve warm on soft buns, over rice, or with coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider marinating the chicken in BBQ sauce for a few hours before cooking for deeper flavors. Adjust sauce consistency by sautéing after shredding if needed.

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