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Delicious Instant Pot BBQ Chicken served with toppings and sides.

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken


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  • Author: Oliver
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Tender, saucy, and easy-to-make BBQ chicken using the Instant Pot that brings the taste of a weekend cookout to your weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken (breasts or thighs) (Use boneless for the best results.)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (Choose your favorite brand.)
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water (To help the Instant Pot come to pressure.)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (Optional but adds good flavor.)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

Preparation

  1. Add broth or water to the Instant Pot.
  2. Add chicken in a single layer.
  3. Sprinkle on garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken.
  5. Close the Instant Pot lid and set to pressure cook.
  6. Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir it back into the sauce.
  7. Optional: Use the sauté function to simmer the sauce for a few minutes to thicken.

Notes

This recipe is very flexible; you can adjust seasonings and BBQ sauce to your taste. Great for meal prep and can be served in various ways like sandwiches or tacos.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Cuisine: American