Easy, quick, hands-off BBQ-pulled chicken in the Instant Pot®. No fuss-and-muss on the grill required! My grandkids really enjoy this and ask for it often.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Calories
282 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
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 salt mixture over chicken, seal the bag, and shake to coat chicken.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Transfer chicken to a bowl. Shred using 2 forks. Add 1/2 cup of liquid from the pot and liquid smoke to the bowl. Mix well. Serve on buns and top with barbeque sauce.
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup barbeque sauce
1 teaspoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke
10 hamburger buns, or as needed
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
2.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste
