Instant Pot Pulled Chicken



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr

Additional Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins

Servings:
10


Ingredients

  • 2teaspoonskosher salt
  • 1 ½teaspoonssmoked paprika
  • 1teaspoongarlic powder
  • ½teaspoononion powder
  • ½teaspoonground black pepper
  • 2 ½poundsskinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste
  • 1cupwater
  • 1teaspoonhickory-flavored liquid smoke
  • 10hamburger buns, or as needed
  • 1cupbarbecue sauce

  • Directions

    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.

    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.

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

    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.



    Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of spice rub ingredients and barbecue sauce. The actual amount of spice rub and sauce consumed will vary.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    282

    Calories

    5g

    Fat

    31g

    Carbs

    26g

    Protein

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