Description
Tender, flavorful Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken made with a homemade seasoning blend and your favorite BBQ sauce. This easy recipe results in juicy, shredded chicken perfect for sandwiches, salads, or wraps.
Ingredients
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Seasoning Blend:
- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 Tbsp (32g) Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Dry Mustard
- 1 tsp Chili Powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For Cooking:
- 1/2 C (140g) BBQ Sauce of Your Choice
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: Combine the seasoning blend in a bowl. Coat chicken with olive oil and then the seasoning mix.
- Sear the chicken: Use the Instant Pot’s sauté function on high. Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add BBQ sauce: Pour in the BBQ sauce, ensuring it coats the chicken. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes with quick pressure release.
- Shred the chicken: Remove chicken to shred, then return it to the sauce.
- Optional crisping: For a crispy finish, broil in the Instant Pot Duo Crisp or oven for 8-12 minutes.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning blend to suit your taste preferences.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot, Pressure Cooking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken, Pressure Cooker BBQ Chicken, Shredded BBQ Chicken Recipe
