Description
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken is a quick and delightful meal that transforms tender chicken into a flavorful dish, perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With its rich BBQ sauce and spices, this dish is not only versatile but also an experience to savor. Serve it on toasted burger buns for a satisfying sandwich, in tacos with fresh toppings, or even as a zesty pizza topping. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this Instant Pot recipe will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (use ½ teaspoon if using water instead of broth)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Burger buns (optional)
Instructions
- In the Instant Pot, combine chicken broth, ½ cup BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the chicken breasts to the sauce mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- Seal the lid of the Instant Pot and set to cook on high pressure for 16 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for about 10 minutes before venting any remaining steam.
- Check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix in more pot liquid along with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
- Serve on burger buns with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg