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Best Pulled BBQ Shredded Chicken Recipe (Instant Pot)

You should make this Best Pulled BBQ Shredded Chicken Recipe (Instant Pot) because it's easy, delicious, and sure to impress your friends and family.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs of boneless chicken breasts.
  • 2.5 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce.
  • 1 tsp roasted garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt.
  • 1/2 tsp pepper.
  • Optional toppings: coleslaw pickles, or red pickled onions.

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker
  • 1 Hand Mixer
  • 1 Thermometer
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a 6 qt pressure cooker.
  2. Mix everything together.
  3. Cook on high for 17 minutes.
  4. Press the pressure release button and allow for pressure to release and the lid is easy to open. (Approx. 8-10 minutes)
  5. Confirm the chicken is tender and the temperature has reached safe 165 degrees F before shredding.
  6. Place the chicken in a mixing bowl and use a hand mixer or two forks to shred it.
  7. Put everything back into the Instant Pot and mix well together.
  8. Serve as-is on a brioche or sweet bun or add toppings.

Notes

Once the chicken is cooled completely, you can store it in a fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer safe container up to 2 months.