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Easiest Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Easiest Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Easiest Instant Pot BBQ Chicken is tender, juicy, and smothered in rich BBQ sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy weeknight dinner will satisfy your cravings and leave everyone wanting more. Make it tonight!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound thawed or frozen skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • buns optional

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

  1. Place a metal or silicone rack into the Instant Pot. Add ½ cup water.
  2. Place chicken on top of the rack, breaking up frozen pieces if needed. Top with BBQ sauce, spreading over the chicken evenly.
  3. Cover and seal. Cook on high for 8 minutes for raw chicken and 10 minutes for frozen chicken. Manually release the pressure when the cooking time is done and the Instant Pot beeps.
  4. Use a slotted spoon to serve the chicken with rolls for simple sandwiches, or with buttered noodles or a grain.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze for up to 6 months.
  • Cooking from Frozen: If cooking from frozen, separate the chicken pieces if possible.
  • BBQ Sauce: Use a BBQ sauce that you like the flavor of.
  • Use Shears: Use kitchen shears to easily shred or cut up the cooked chicken.