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.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Transfer chicken to a bowl; shred using 2 forks. Add ยฝ cup cooking liquid and liquid smoke to the bowl; mix well. Serve pulled chicken on buns; top with barbecue sauce.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (10 servings total)