Description
Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that delivers tender, flavorful chicken with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish features succulent chicken thighs seasoned with a blend of spices and slathered in your favorite BBQ sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love. Serve it in sandwiches, tacos, or over rice—this versatile recipe fits any occasion and is sure to leave your guests asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 C BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Coat chicken thighs with olive oil and the spice mixture until evenly covered.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes with a quick release.
- Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and mix with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg