Instant Pot Pulled Chicken

This barbecue pulled chicken recipe is fast in the Instant Pot. Toss in a spice rub, cook in the Instant Pot, shred, and serve with barbecue sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 282 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 cup barbeque sauce
• 1 teaspoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke
• 10 hamburger buns, or as needed
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Cut chicken into 3- to 4-inch pieces; place in a large resealable plastic bag. Sprinkle salt mixture over chicken, squeeze out excess air, seal the bag, and shake to coat chicken.

Step 3

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 the timer for 50 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Transfer chicken to a bowl; shred using 2 forks. Add ½ cup cooking liquid and liquid smoke to the bowl; mix well. Serve pulled chicken on buns; top with barbecue sauce.