Instant Pot Shredded BBQ Chicken

March 28, 2017

Instant Pot Shredded BBQ Chicken

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Serves 6-8
Prep time 5 minutes
Cook time 18 minutes
Total time 23 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
  • 1 Medium yellow onion (sliced)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 heaped tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup bone broth, stock, or water
  • 2 tablespoons Trader Joe's 'BBQ Rub'
  • 1 teaspoon pink salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flake
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 6 chicken breasts

Directions

Step 1
Plug in Instant Pot and press 'saute', then +5 minutes. Add butter or coconut oil to the bottom of the pot and let heat slightly. Add onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add BBQ sauce, seasonings, broth, and apple cider vinegar. Stop to combine. Add chicken and coat with sauce.
Step 3
Turn Instant Pot OFF, then press MANUAL, then + 18 minutes. Cover pot and seal lid.
Step 4
Once the cooking time is complete and the pot beeps, carefully release steam. Open lid and shred chicken. Stir and let sit in liquid for 5 minutes before serving.
March 28, 2017 By