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Instant Pot BBQ Shredded Chicken

Instant Pot BBQ Shredded Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs and breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Toss the chicken pieces with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until coated.
  2. Whisk the chicken broth, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce together directly in the Instant Pot.
  3. Nestle the seasoned chicken into the sauce in a single layer. Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a bowl, shred with two forks, then return it to the pot and toss with the sauce. Serve on toasted buns or over salad.

Notes

For extra-sticky chicken, switch the Instant Pot to Sauté after shredding and simmer the sauce with the lid off for 3 to 5 minutes. Add a splash more vinegar at the end if you like a tangier finish.