Description
This Instant Pot BBQ Chicken is juicy, tender, and full of flavor, perfect for sandwiches, rice, or tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Start by preparing your ingredients: chop the onion and mince the garlic. This step will take about 5 minutes, and having everything ready will streamline the cooking process.
- Set your Instant Pot to the ‘Sauté’ function. Add a tablespoon of oil (optional), and once it’s hot, add the chopped onion. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant. Avoid browning the onion, as that can alter the dish’s flavor.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning. You’ll know it’s ready when you can smell the garlic aroma filling your kitchen.
- Next, add the chicken breasts directly into the pot, followed by the chicken broth. Sprinkle the paprika, black pepper, and salt over the chicken.
- Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated. This will take about 1 minute. Make sure not to stir too much; you want the sauce to stay on top for even cooking.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and ensure the valve is set to ‘Sealing.’ Select the ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ setting and set the timer for 15 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to ‘Venting’ to release any remaining pressure. Be cautious of the steam!
- Open the pot and use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot. Stir the shredded chicken in the sauce to coat it well. This step should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately while hot. You can enjoy it on a bun, over rice, or in a taco. Look for a saucy, moist texture that pulls apart easily.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with coleslaw for a delightful contrast in flavors.
- The shredded chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To enhance flavor, consider adding a splash of apple cider vinegar to the BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg