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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
Quick, easy, and flavorful, this saucy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken recipe is perfect for any occasion! This recipe makes for a sweet and tangy fall-apart, tender shredded chicken that’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, BBQ plates, and more. It’s great for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock low sodium
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the bbq sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Add the chicken stock to the Instant Pot and add the chicken breasts.
- Add the bbq sauce mixture on top of the chicken breasts. Do not stir.
- Place the lid on, turn the knob to sealing, and pressure cook (HP) for 10 minutes. Natural release for 10 minutes before quick releasing.
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks.
- Meanwhile, turn on saute mode on the Instant Pot and allow the liquid to cook down so it coats the shredded chicken better. Allow it to cook down to your desired consistency.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the sauce in the Instant Pot and toss to coat.
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Notes
- ½ pounds.
- My four chicken breasts were around 2½ pounds.
Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
987mg
(41%)
Potassium
554mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 987mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.