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Instant pot pulled bbq chicken breast

Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Breast

5 from 1 vote
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Are you looking for an easy, delicious weeknight meal that will surely please everyone in your family? With the Instant Pot, you can make a succulent pulled BBQ Chicken Breast dish with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients 

  • 1.5-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Season the boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Pour the chicken broth or water into the bottom of the pot and place the chicken breasts in a single layer on top. Whisk together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a separate bowl until well combined.
  • Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure that the chicken is coated on all sides. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the "sealing position." Select the "manual" or "pressure cook" function and set the cook time for 15 minutes on high pressure. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully switch the valve to "venting" to release any remaining pressure for a quick release.
  • Open the Instant Pot lid and remove the chicken breasts from the pot. Using two forks, shred the chicken into small pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the Instant Pot and stir to coat it with the BBQ sauce. Serve the pulled BBQ chicken hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot, or Ninja Foodi

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 25gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1012mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 306IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg