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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken

This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken is the perfect appetizer for game days. And the beauty of making it in the Instant Pot is that it’s far less messy than traditional buffalo wings. Whether you’re looking for an easy appetizer or a delicious Instant Pot chicken recipe, this one’s for you!

Author: Wondermom Wannabe

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 1,517 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup - butter
  • ¼ cup - brown sugar
  • ½ cup - buffalo hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp - Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp - salt
  • 4–6 - chicken legs
  • 1–2 tbsp - oil of choice

Instructions

  1. Place oil in the Instant Pot and select saute.
  2. When the oil is hot, add the chicken legs and brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes, then turn.
  3. Meanwhile, combine the butter, brown sugar and salt in a medium-sized bowl and microwave until the butter melts, about 45 seconds.
  4. Stir the hot sauce and worcestershire sauce into the melted butter mixture.
  5. When the chicken legs are done browning, pour the hot sauce mixture over them and secure the lid.
  6. Cook on poultry setting for 8 minutes. Natural release.

Nutrition

Energy: 1,517 kcal | Total Fat: 131 g | Saturated: 61 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 504 mg | Total Carbs: 30 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 28 g | Proteins: 57 g | Sodium: 4,041 mg | Polyunsaturated: 16 g | Monounsaturated: 43 g

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