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
- Add broth or water to the Instant Pot.
- Add chicken in a single layer.
- Sprinkle on garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set to pressure cook.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir it back into the sauce.
- 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