Description
This Instant Pot BBQ Chicken recipe takes the hassle out of cooking while delivering tender, flavorful chicken that’s perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a dish that shines in sandwiches, tacos, or atop salads. The rich BBQ sauce combines with spices to provide a depth of flavor that will impress your family and friends alike. Plus, leftovers are versatile and can be used in various meals throughout the week. This crowd-pleaser is an effortless way to elevate your dinner game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Burger buns (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In your Instant Pot, mix together chicken broth, ½ cup BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken into the sauce mixture.
- Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and set the steam release valve to sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 16 minutes.
- After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before carefully moving the steam release valve to venting.
- Once all steam escapes, check that the chicken has reached at least 165°F. Remove and shred using forks, mixing in additional BBQ sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 31 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 ounces shredded chicken
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg