Description
Pulled Instant Pot BBQ Chicken is a quick, tender, and flavorful dish perfect for sandwiches, wraps, bowls, or standalone meals. Made in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, mustard powder, chili powder (if using), and black pepper.
- Place chicken in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Add seasoning blend and mix well.
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté (high). Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the chicken and stir gently to deglaze the bottom.
- Seal lid and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Quick release pressure.
- Transfer chicken to a bowl and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir into the sauce until coated.
- Optional: broil in oven for a few minutes for crispy edges before serving.
Notes
- Substitute chicken breasts for a leaner option; increase pressure time by 2–3 minutes if needed.
- Add cayenne or spicy BBQ sauce for heat.
- Include chopped onion or a splash of apple cider vinegar for extra depth.
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz pulled chicken
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
