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BBQ shredded chicken served in bowl with barbecue sauce on white counter

BBQ shredded chicken Instant Pot Recipe

Quick, flavorful, and family-approved, this BBQ shredded chicken Instant Pot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ, Comfort Food
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Natural Release: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $10–$12

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (6-quart or larger)
  • Meat claws or forks
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2–3 lbs Chicken breasts Boneless, skinless (or thighs)
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low-sodium
  • 1 Onion Medium, diced
  • 3 Garlic cloves Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

For the BBQ Sauce

  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 cup Brown sugar Packed
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke Add more for smoky flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Optional—for heat

Instructions

  • Season chicken
  • Sauté onions and garlic
  • Add chicken and broth
  • Pressure cook
  • Natural release
  • Shred chicken
  • Whisk BBQ sauce
  • Simmer with sauce
  • Serve and enjoy

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.3mg