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Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Close-up of a delicious Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich piled high on a soft bun with rich BBQ sauce.
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Make tender, flavorful BBQ pulled chicken quickly using your Instant Pot, perfect for easy sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 4-8 sandwich buns
  • Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
  2. Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
  4. Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing.
  5. Cook on Manual/Pressure Cook setting on High pressure for 10 minutes.
  6. Allow for a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  7. Remove the chicken breasts and place them in a large bowl.
  8. Shred the chicken using two forks.
  9. Pour the BBQ sauce over the shredded chicken and stir until fully coated.
  10. If the sauce seems thin, you can set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and cook the sauced chicken for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  11. Serve the pulled chicken immediately on sandwich buns with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts; adjust the cooking time to 12 minutes on High pressure.
  • This recipe freezes well for future quick meals.
  • For a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce with the broth.

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