Instant Pot Pulled Chicken

Recipesfull introduces to you: Sandwich Recipes. (Instant Pot Pulled Chicken). Great, easy, and fast BBQ pulled chicken in the Instant Pot®, no grilling needed! The grandchildren really enjoy this and ask for it often.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Instant Pot Pulled Chicken

Ingredients

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

My Favorite Sloppy Joes

Lunch

Directions

Step 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 the salt mixture over the chicken in the bag. Seal the bag and shake to completely coat the chicken.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Transfer chicken to a bowl. Shred using 2 forks. Add 1/2 cup of liquid from the pot and liquid smoke; mix well. Serve on buns and top with barbeque sauce.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Pulled Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 281.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.8g 52%

Carbohydrates: 31.2g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 6.6g

Fat: 5.1g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Cholesterol: 58.6mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 264.4IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.6mg 97%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 44.2mcg 11%

Calcium: 75mg 8%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 31.2mg 11%

Potassium: 267.9mg 8%

Sodium: 953.5mg 38%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 45.6

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.