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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks have never been quicker or easier to make than in the Instant Pot. Seasoned with spices and smothered in BBQ sauce (optional), they come out perfectly juicy and are ready to serve in 20 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 191 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- BBQ sauce (optional - your favorite kind)
Instructions
- Combine seasonings in bowl and season the chicken drumsticks liberally to taste.
- Place trivet inside the Instant Pot.
- Place the chicken drumsticks on top of the trivet.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot (directly over the chicken).
- Seal cooker and set to HIGH pressure for 15 minutes (20 minutes for frozen).
- When it’s done, release the pressure valve and wait for the pressure to release, then let the chicken rest for another 5 minutes.
- Optional: Toss in your favorite BBQ sauce (if using).
- Optional: Set your oven broiler to 550°F. Place the BBQ chicken drumsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and broil for 2-4 minutes or until browned slightly. If using BBQ sauce, toss once more.
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Notes
- Storage: Store Instant Pot chicken drumsticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Let the chicken rest before serving or tossing in the sauce. This will help the juices redistribute.
- Use a trivet in your Instant Pot so that the chicken doesn't burn.
- We like the texture better when broiled, but the drumsticks are fine to eat right out of the instant pot.
- Nutritional information does not include the optional BBQ sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
0.4g
(0%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
477mg
(20%)
Potassium
404mg
(12%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.03g
(0%)
Vitamin A
135IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 404mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.