Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

This Instant Pot BBQ Chicken recipe makes easy pulled chicken in the pressure cooker in about 30 minutes with minimal prep. A quick dinner for busy days!

This easy Instant Pot BBQ chicken is one of my favorite Instant Pot recipes for busy days. Seriously, this recipe is incredibly simple and makes the best pulled chicken in just 30 minutes. If you’re looking for quick and easy dinner recipes, this one’s for you!

I have an awesome recipe for pulled BBQ chicken in the Crock-Pot , but making BBQ chicken in the pressure cooker is so much faster. And since I don’t always plan ahead, this is why I love Instant Pot dinner recipes. Well, one reason, anyway!

Barbecue pulled chicken is also a big hit with the kids. Even my picky eater likes it!

Plus, it’s a very versatile recipe. You can use it to make chicken sandwiches, sliders, wraps or quesadillas. You can even use the meat to top nachos, baked potatoes or salads. You get the picture, right?

How to make pulled BBQ chicken in the Instant Pot

This Instant Pot shredded chicken is pretty much a dump and go dinner. All  you do is add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the pressure cooker, season them and top them with your favorite BBQ sauce.

You’ll have to add water, since BBQ sauce is so thick. I tried to get away with using only a quarter cup of water, but I had a messy pot to clean afterwards. Half a cup works much better!

When the chicken is done, I usually shred it with a hand mixer. You can do it with two forks, but the mixer is much faster. My kids have fun helping with this part!

And that’s all there is to it! You guys, this Instant Pot BBQ chicken is a lifesaver, especially on crazy busy days!

Looking for more easy Instant Pot chicken recipes?

• Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
• Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken
• Instant Pot Honey Mustard Curry Chicken

Recipe for Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken recipe makes tender pulled chicken in the pressure cooker in about 30 minutes with minimal prep. It's a quick, kid friendly dinner for busy days!

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Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: instant pot bbq chicken

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

pressure release: 10 minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 300kcal

Author: Dee

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

• Add olive oil to inner pot of pressure cooker, and place chicken in pot 
• Add water, and sprinkle sea salt, garlic powder and pepper over chicken, then pour BBQ sauce over chicken. Do not stir!
• Place lid on pot, turn vent to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 10 minutes. Pot will take a few minutes to pressurize, and chicken will cook for 10 minutes
• After pot beeps, allow a 10 minute natural release, then do a quick release to release remaining pressure. When pin drops, remove lid, and use hand mixer to shred chicken before serving

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Notes

Recipe was made in 6-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. For an 8 quart, add 1 cup water, but keep other ingredients and cook time the same.

Chicken may need a longer cook time at higher elevations. Try 12 minutes with 10 minute release, and check that internal temperature is 165 before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal

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