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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

April 8, 2020 by Faith Leave a Comment

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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken yields deliciously tender shredded BBQ chicken with minimal effort! Use it to make pulled chicken sandwiches, tacos, and salads.

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken on Tray with Pickles Onion and Jalapeno Slices

During those weeks when I’m lacking dinner inspiration, more than once, pulled BBQ chicken has come to the rescue!

I love how easy it is to make a big batch of this and eat it in different meals during the week.

Front View of Instant Pot BBQ Chicken in White Bowl

Or you could make this and bring it to a summer party, picnic, or potluck. Corn on the cob, potato salad, sliced tomatoes, fresh watermelon, coleslaw, grilled hot dogs and hamburgers are all perfect too, but this will be the star of the show. Everyone loves BBQ chicken!

And not to worry if you have leftovers because this freezes very well!

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken with Description

Shredded BBQ Chicken Recipe – Easy Pulled BBQ Chicken

Not only is it very easy to make this recipe, but it requires minimal ingredients.

There are different cooking methods to make boneless, skinless chicken breasts into pulled or shredded chicken. However, I’m going to talk about two cooking methods: pressure cooker and slow cooker.

Both methods start with boneless skinless chicken breasts.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Pressure Cooker Pulled Chicken

Once you make Instant Pot BBQ Chicken, it’ll become your go-to method for when you want pulled BBQ chicken fast.

The chicken cooks in a fraction of the time, without sacrificing any of the flavor.

How to Make BBQ Chicken in an Instant Pot or Other Electric Pressure Cooker:

  1. Add all ingredients to an electric pressure cooker. (See recipe below for specific ingredients and amounts.)
  2. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, and then let it do a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
  3. Shred the chicken with 2 forks or with a handheld electric mixer.

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken

Cooking in a slow cooker also has its perks!

The great thing about using a slow cooker to make pulled chicken is that you can turn it on in the morning, and come home to a hot dinner waiting for you.

How to Make BBQ Chicken in a Crockpot or Other Slow Cooker:

  1. Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. (See recipe below for specific ingredients and amounts. However, omit the chicken stock from the recipe below if you’re making this in a slow cooker.)
  2. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  3. Shred the chicken with 2 forks or with a handheld electric mixer.

How to Make Shredded Chicken: Step-by-Step Picture Guide

Chicken with Salt and Pepper Inside Instant Pot

Put the olive oil, chicken stock, boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, and black pepper in an Instant Pot.

Chicken with BBQ Sauce Inside Instant Pot

Add your favorite BBQ sauce on top!

Cooked BBQ Chicken Inside Instant Pot

Cook on Manual, High Pressure for 10 minutes, and then let it do a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.

Chicken Shredded with Forks Inside Instant Pot

Shred the chicken with 2 forks! Or you can use a handheld electric mixer.

Pulled BBQ Chicken Inside Instant Pot

To thicken the sauce, turn the pot on Sauté and cook the chicken and sauce together until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

What to Make with Leftover BBQ Chicken

  • Tacos
  • BBQ chicken salads, like my Keto BBQ Chicken Salad Bowls (use a low carb BBQ sauce)
  • BBQ shredded chicken sandwiches (use low carb rolls or paleo bread)
  • Or BBQ chicken grilled cheese
  • BBQ chicken gratin; spoon some BBQ pulled chicken into a gratin dish, top it with shredded cheddar, caramelized onions, and sauteed mushrooms, and broil it until the cheese is melted
  • Pasta dinner; toss the pulled chicken with some pasta and add any veggies you like, such as corn, scallion, etc.
  • And of course you can serve Instant Pot BBQ Chicken with all the fixings, like corn on the cob, potato salad, cornbread, coleslaw, baked beans, collard greens, etc.

Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken in White Bowl with Instant Pot in Background

The Best BBQ Side Dishes:

  • Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta
  • Instant Pot Easy Keto Mac and Cheese
  • Cornbread Muffins
  • Grilled Corn on the Cob
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Baked Beans
  • Southern-Style Tuna Macaroni Salad
  • White Bean Roasted Red Pepper Salad

Overhead Close Up of Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken on Tray with Pickles Onion and Jalapeno Slices

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken yields deliciously tender shredded BBQ chicken with minimal effort! Use it to make pulled chicken sandwiches, tacos, and salads.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Optional Garnishes:

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Dill pickle chips
  • Bread and butter pickle chips
  • Red onion
  • Sliced jalapenos
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Instructions

  • Drizzle the oil in the bottom of an Instant Pot. Add the chicken stock, salt, black pepper, and BBQ sauce to the pot. Turn the pot on Manual, High Pressure for 10 minutes and then do a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
  • Shred the chicken it with 2 forks or use a handheld electric mixer.
  • To thicken the sauce, turn the pot on Sauté and cook the chicken and sauce together until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Top with any garnishes you like and serve.

Helpful Tips

  • For this recipe, the nutrition information was calculated with regular (not sugar-free) BBQ sauce, and without any of the optional garnishes.
  • You can use your favorite homemade BBQ sauce or store-bought BBQ sauce for this recipe.
  • This recipe freezes very well; reheat it in a microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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