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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Quick and easy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken is perfect for a weeknight meal. Shredded chicken smothered in BBQ sauce, ready in minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
  2. Whisk together BBQ sauce, chicken broth, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
  4. Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  5. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  6. Natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
  7. Shred the chicken with two forks.
  8. Stir the shredded chicken into the remaining sauce.
  9. Serve on buns, over rice, or as desired.

Notes

For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.