Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

If you don’t want to use store-bought BBQ sauce (often loaded with gums or other additives!) or you don’t have on-hand, this Instant Pot BBQ Chicken recipe is for you! Make this using pantry items or items you have on hand if you’ve got my Balanced Bites COFFEE BBQ blend.

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4.67 from 3 votes

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Author: Diane Sanfilippo

Ingredients

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup organic ketchup
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp molasses
1 Tbsp coconut aminos
3 Tbsps COFFEE BBQ spice blend

Instructions

Place the chicken in the multicooker and add the rest of the ingredients.
Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
When cooking is finished, allow the cooker to depressurize on its own; don’t flip the valve to release it.
Shred the chicken using two forks, then remove the meat from the pot, reserving any liquid.
Using the sauté function, reduce the remaining liquid until the consistency has thickened, approximately 5-10 minutes. Be sure to stir regularly to avoid burning.
Pour the sauce over the chicken & serve (if you like, you can strain the liquid first). I'd recommend trying this in tacos, over a baked potato, as a protein on a salad, or over some white or cauli rice.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

TO MAKE THIS IN A SLOW COOKER:

Place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, reserving any liquid. Allow it to cool slightly, then shred it with 2 forks.

If need be, reduce the remaining liquid over medium heat on the stove until the consistency has thickened, approximately 5-10 minutes. Be sure to stir regularly to avoid burning.

Comments 5

Nausheen

February 10, 2020 at 12:56 AM

Can’t get enough of chicken recipes! Thank you for sharing!

Mandy

February 10, 2020 at 5:05 PM

This recipe is amazing! I saw it on your Instagram stories and made a double batch this past weekend. Everyone devoured it! So easy and the flavor is incredible! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!