Make a batch of delicious BBQ chicken quickly and effortlessly in your Instant Pot. Ready to serve in less than 30 minutes, it's perfect to serve piled on buns with slaw and pickles.
Add one tablespoon olive oil to bottom of Instant Pot.
In this order, add in chicken breasts, 1/3 cup stock, onion & garlic powder, paprika, salt, and 1 cup BBQ sauce.
Lock the lid and pressure cook on High for 10 minutes. After the cook time is over, release pressure naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release.
Carefully open the lid, remove chicken breasts and shred them with two forks and place shredded chicken back in the Instant Pot and stir in the remaining half cup of BBQ sauce.
Serve on a bun with coleslaw, pickles and your favorite sides.
NOTES
I don't sear the breasts first, but you can do this is you like to add a little more texture and flavor. Sear them on the saute function on the Instant Pot for a couple of minutes on each side before carrying on with the recipe.
If you prefer your chicken on the spicy side, try adding in a pinch of cayenne.
If you have a lot of liquid after the chicken is cooked, remove some of the liquid and add the remaining half a cup of bbq sauce to make the sauce thicker.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 109mg36%
Sodium 1054mg44%
Potassium 777mg22%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 295IU6%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq chicken in the instant pot, bbq shredded chicken, pressure cooker bbq chicken