Description
Pulled instant pot bbq chicken delivers a mouthwatering symphony of smoky, tender meat that melts effortlessly on your palate. Zesty sauce and perfectly shredded chicken create a crowd-pleasing dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place whole chicken breasts directly into the Instant Pot, creating an even layer at the bottom of the cooking vessel.
- Drizzle chicken broth and apple cider vinegar over the meat, ensuring complete coverage for moisture and tenderness.
- Sprinkle Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper evenly across the chicken surface to infuse robust flavor.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid, ensuring proper sealing, and select high-pressure cooking mode for precisely 10 minutes (extending to 15 minutes if using frozen chicken).
- Once cooking completes, allow the pot to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes before carefully performing a quick pressure release.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and use two forks to methodically shred the meat into tender, bite-sized pieces.
- Activate the Instant Pot’s sauté function and introduce BBQ sauce, stirring continuously to create a rich, heated coating.
- Return shredded chicken to the sauce, gently mixing to ensure complete and uniform sauce coverage.
- Serve the saucy pulled chicken nestled in soft buns, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, or atop fluffy rice for a versatile meal.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and prevent the recipe from becoming too salty.
- If watching sugar intake, select a sugar-free or low-sugar BBQ sauce to maintain a healthier profile while keeping rich flavor.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauce varieties like honey mustard, spicy chipotle, or tangy Carolina-style to create unique taste variations and keep the recipe exciting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 726mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 110mg