Instant Pot® Pulled Chicken

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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.

Submitted by bcobb35
Updated on October 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 teaspoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke

  • 10 hamburger buns, or as needed

  • 1 cup barbeque sauce

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.

  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.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of sauce ingredients. The actual amount of sauce consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282 Calories
5g Fat
31g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 954mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 268mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.