Easy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
This Instant Pot BBQ Chicken recipe is a game-changer for busy weeknights and summer barbecues. It's incredibly easy to prepare, using simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. The combination of chicken breasts, BBQ sauce, and a few flavorful seasonings creates tender, juicy, and delicious shredded chicken that can be used in a variety of dishes.
Servings: 10
Calories: 256kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup chicken broth (or water)
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tbp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cup BBQ Sauce (Divided to 1 cup and ½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the instant pot in this order: Olive oil, chicken breasts, ½ cup chicken broth, onion, paprika, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce.
- Close the lid and set the cook time to 15 minutes at high pressure.
- Allow the IP to reach full pressure (about 15 minutes. When the cook time finishes, allow to naturally release for 10 minutes.
- Once the pressure is released, carefully remove the chicken and transfer it to a large cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken and add it back to the pot.
- Mix the shredded chicken with the sauce from the pot. If desired, add an additional ½ cup of BBQ sauce to the pot.
Notes
- Feel free to use other cuts of chicken vs. chicken breasts if you prefer.
- If you're out of chicken broth, you can substitute with water.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
