Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken
Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken is juicy, tender, and packed with smoky-sweet flavor. A quick and easy meal perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or bowls.
Equipment
- Instant Pot (pressure cooker)
- measuring cups/spoons
- Tongs or forks (for shredding)
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for serving
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar optional, for sweetness
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken, BBQ sauce, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Lock the lid, set valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
- Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release the rest.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir with remaining sauce.
- Serve warm on buns, in tacos, or over rice.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx. 6 servings):
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 10g