Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken is a tender, sumptuous, chicken dish slathered in barbecue sauce prepared in a short time. Perfect for those busy weeknight meals when time is of the essence but you don’t want to sacrifice on taste. This is our go-to favorite Instant Pot chicken recipe.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 16 minutes

Total Time: 21 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 355 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 lb - chicken thighs
2 teaspoons - all-purpose seasoning
1 cup - barbecue sauce
½ cup - water

Instructions

Season both sides of the chicken with all-purpose seasoning blend.
Place chicken on the steamer rack in the Instant Pot.
Pour the water and ½ cup of barbecue sauce into the Instant Pot.
Cook on manual setting/high pressure for 13 minutes.
Allow to naturally release for 5 minutes then quick release the remaining pressure.
Remove chicken from Instant Pot and drain any liquid.
Set Instant Pot to saute setting.
Add cooked chicken and remaining ½ cup of barbecue sauce.
Saute for 2-3 minutes until sauce is sticky.

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