Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken
BBQ seasoned chicken thighs seared and pressure cooked to juicy, tender perfection.
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 Tbsp 32g Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Dry Mustard
- 1 tsp Chili Powder optional
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 C 140g BBQ Sauce of Your Choice
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Coat the chicken in the oil in a large bowl before adding the bbq seasoning blend. Stir to coat.
- Set a pressure cooker's sauté function to high. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes before flipping and cooking an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the bbq sauce and move the chicken around to get some sauce to the bottom of the pot. Seal and pressure cook for 5 minutes* on high with quick release pressure.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl to shred before going back in the sauce.
- Optional for Instant Pot Duo Crisp: Use the broil function for 8-12 minutes or broil on a baking sheet in the oven for crispy edges.
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Notes
*If you use chicken breast, which tends to be a bit thicker than chicken thighs, you may need to extend the cook time by a few minutes.
For Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
My slow cooker BBQ chicken thighs recipe uses a similar seasoning blend, just one tablespoon of olive oil, and no additional BBQ sauce. You could take the extra step of searing the chicken in a large skillet before slow cooking for 2-3 hours, but that's optional.Nutrition Facts Notes
- Each 3-ounce serving of pulled BBQ chicken has 3 WW SmartPoints (blue).
- Per serving with chicken breast: 135 calories, 21g of protein, 3g of carbs, 4g of fat, and 1 SmartPoint
- Per serving with 1 pound of chicken breast and 1 pound of chicken thighs: 150 calories, 19g of protein, 3g of carbs, 6g of fat, and 2 SmartPoints
Nutrition
Serving: 3ounces | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9g