What are some ways I can serve pulled bbq chicken?

Place it on top of nachos, in a gluten-free bun, make bbq enchiladas, add it to a salad, stuff it into baked sweet or white potatoes, or even add it to a grilled cheese sandwich! The opportunities are endless.

What is the difference between pulled chicken and shredded chicken?

Pulled chicken and shredded chicken are very similar. Shredded chicken may be in finer pieces than pulled chicken, but they are both essentially the same thing.

Can I make my own barbecue sauce?

Yes, but this recipe was tested using bottled barbecue sauce. So, the results may vary depending on how thick or think your homemade barbecue sauce is.

Can I use chicken broth to cook the chicken instead of water?

Yes, but in this case you won't get much benefit from using chicken broth since you'll be draining off the liquid.

Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken (EASY!)

Name: Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 pieces); 1 cup water; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 cup prepared BBQ Sauce

Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

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This easy recipe for Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken is a summertime favorite! This one-pot barbecue chicken can be served on top of a salad, in a sandwich, or plain. Barbecue chicken is tender, juice, and so flavorful. Best of all, it’s ready in 35 minutes.

Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 pieces)
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup prepared BBQ Sauce

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Instructions

Place the trivet inside a 6-quart Instant Pot pressure cooker.
Add the water and then place the chicken on top of the trivet. Lock on the lid and set the time to 10 minutes.
When the cooking time is complete, let the pressure come down naturally for about 10 minutes. Then, use the quick-release to get rid of any remaining pressure.
Carefully remove the lid and transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken.
Then, remove the trivet from the pot and discard the liquid.
Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and pour in the BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Stir to combine and serve hot.

Equipment

Instant Pot

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Notes

If you want to double or triple this recipe, you don’t have to double the amount of water you use.
If you’re on a gluten-free diet, be sure to look for prepared BBQ sauce that is gluten-free.
The total cooking time includes approximately 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure. The total time also includes 10 minutes of natural pressure release.
Store any leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
The nutrition information for this recipe is approximate and will vary depending on what type of BBQ sauce you use.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main dish
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 277
Sugar: 27.7 g
Sodium: 604.6 mg
Fat: 3.3 g
Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
Carbohydrates: 33.7 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 26.3 g
Cholesterol: 82.7 mg

Find it online: https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/instant-pot-pulled-bbq-chicken/