Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe

This Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe delivers juicy, flavorful BBQ chicken in a fraction of the time. Using a simple dry rub and your favorite BBQ sauce, this recipe creates fall-apart tender chicken perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or a main dish.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 285kcal

Cost: $20

Equipment

6-quart Instant Pot or larger
Tongs for handling chicken
Measuring cups and spoons
Small bowl for mixing dry rub
Basting brush for BBQ sauce

Ingredients

the Chicken

4 pounds chicken pieces thighs, breasts, or mix
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup BBQ sauce plus more for serving
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced

the Dry Rub

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder optional

Instructions

Mix dry rub ingredients in a bowl.
Pat chicken dry and coat with dry rub.
Set Instant Pot to 'Sauté', add oil.
Brown chicken in batches, 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove chicken, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Add broth, deglaze pot.
Place trivet in pot, arrange chicken on top.
Pour ½ cup BBQ sauce over chicken.
Pressure cook:
Breasts: 8-10 minutes
Thighs: 10-12 minutes
Natural release 5 minutes, then quick release.
Remove chicken, brush with remaining sauce.
Optional: Broil 2-3 minutes for caramelization.

Notes

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

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