Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken – loaded with flavor and so easy to make. This is a quick Instant Pot recipe the whole family will love!

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Even your pickiest eaters are going to love this BBQ Chicken in the Instant Pot. Combine your favorite store bought BBQ sauce with your favorite soda, we used Coca-Cola, seasonings and a splash of apple cider vinegar for a tasty and versatile chicken. You can use it for sandwiches, tacos, nachos or just as a main dish.

How to Make BBQ Chicken in the Instant Pot

• Start with a 6 Qt Instant Pot and an 18 oz bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce. We really like Sweet Baby Ray’s. Add BBQ sauce to Instant Pot.
• Stir in 1 cup of Coca-Cola.
• Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
• Add 2 1/2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts and turn to coat.
• Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes, then let Natural Pressure Release.
• After Instant Pot pin has dropped, remove chicken breasts and shred using two forks.
• Return shredded chicken to Instant Pot to combine with sauce.

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe Tips

• We used Coca-Cola but Root Beer and Dr. Pepper would also be a great alternative!
• Using a Natural Pressure Release makes the chicken much easier to shred.
• If you need to use a Quick Pressure Release, use a wooden spoon to close Pressure Release Valve immediately if any liquid starts to spray out of the top.
• Expect the BBQ sauce mixture to be on the thinner side, which I love, so it combines well with the chicken. You can use any extra still in the bottle (I can never get mine totally empty) to top the chicken on sandwiches.
• I used two large chicken breasts that total 2 1/2 pounds of chicken, if using 4 small chicken breasts, reduce cooking time to 7 minutes.
• If using boneless, skinless chicken thighs, increase cooking time to 10 minutes.

Slow Cooker Adaptation

Using same measurements, add ingredients to slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.

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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Natural Pressure Release

10 mins

Total Time

28 mins

 

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken – loaded with delicious flavor and so easy to make. This is a quick Instant Pot recipe the whole family will love!

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BBQ Chicken Instant Pot, Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Servings: 6

Calories: 234 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 18 oz BBQ Sauce
• 1 cup Coca-Cola
• 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Combine BBQ sauce, Coca-Cola, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in Instant Pot. Whisk to combine. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat.

2. Lock Instant Pot lid in place and make sure Pressure Release Valve is set to sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes. Instant Pot will take 10-15 minutes to come to pressure then countdown from 8 minutes. Let Natural Pressure Release, which will take 10-15 minutes.

3. Unlock Instant Pot lid and remove chicken breasts. Use two forks to shred chicken, then return shredded chicken to Instant Pot and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 121mg40%

Sodium 803mg35%

Potassium 705mg20%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 40g80%

Vitamin A 57IU1%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 9mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Adapted from Taste of Home Church Potluck 2020 Magazine

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