Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken
Tender, smoky pulled chicken cooked in BBQ sauce, perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or salads.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (smoky, sweet, or spicy)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and heat the olive oil. Add chicken and brown for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the BBQ sauce, scraping up any browned bits.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on Manual for 15 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, then return to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce. Heat on Sauté for a minute if desired.
- Serve on buns or however you prefer.
Notes
Swap chicken thighs for extra richness; use low-sodium broth if watching salt. Add apple cider vinegar for a tangy flavor.
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