Instant Pot® Pulled Chicken
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Description
Great, easy, and fast BBQ pulled chicken in the Instant Pot®, no grilling needed! The grandchildren really enjoy this and ask for it often.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke
- 10 hamburger buns, or as needed
- 1 cup barbeque sauce
Directions
- 1. Mix salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a bowl. Cut chicken into 3- to 4-inch pieces and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Sprinkle the salt mixture over the chicken in the bag. Seal the bag and shake to completely coat the chicken.
- 2. Pour water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place the wire rack into the pot. Arrange chicken on the rack. Close and lock the lid. Select Meat/Poultry function; set timer for 50 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
- 4. Transfer chicken to a bowl. Shred using 2 forks. Add 1/2 cup of liquid from the pot and liquid smoke; mix well. Serve on buns and top with barbeque sauce.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 10 servings
calories: 281.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 31.2 g
protein: 25.8 g
saturated fat: 1.2 g
cholesterol: 58.6 mg
sodium: 953.5 mg
fiber: 1.4 g
sugar: 6.6 g