Today we have an amazing instant pot BBQ chicken recipe. It’s not only easier, it’s a healthy way to get your BBQ fix! Nothing beats a tender piece of chicken that all but melts in your mouth, along with the sweet tang of BBQ. 

How To Make Instant Pot BBQ Chicken 

Are you craving BBQ chicken, but don’t have time to fire up the grill? Meet your new favorite BBQ hack–making Instant Pot BBQ chicken! 

Whether I serve it in sandwiches, over salad, or on a plate with grilled veggies, this Instant Pot BBQ chicken recipe is always a win with my family! 

This is also a FANTASTIC recipe for meal prepping for the week! 

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This Instant Pot BBQ Chicken:

• Serves: 6-8
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 minutes plus release time

Ingredients – Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

• 4 (2 pounds) boneless skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
• ¾ cup ketchup
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon white vinegar 
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper 
• 1 cup of chicken stock or broth 

Instructions – Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar to make BBQ sauce.

Step 2

Add Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings, whisk until well combined.

Step 3

Pour into Instant Pot and add chicken broth.

Step 4

Add chicken and turn to coat.

Step 5

Lock lid in place and cook for 8 minutes on HIGH pressure.

Step 6

Let the pressure naturally release.

Step 7

Remove lid and remove chicken to cutting board.

Step 8

Shred for sandwiches or salads.

Step 9

Store leftover in refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Don’t like breasts? That’s fine! You can pick up boneless skinless chicken thighs at the grocery store and have instant pot bbq chicken thighs instead. Make sure you get boneless thighs for easier shredding.

I always keep about 1/2 cup of bbq sauce from the bottom of the pan when I store the tender instant pot bbq chicken. That way there is enough liquid to keep it from drying out.

Why We Love This Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe

This BBQ chicken recipe is great if you do meal prep. That way you can have easy meals all week. That aside, this simple recipe is also great for a summer cookout for those who can’t grill or busy weeknights.

Plus, this is the easiest recipe and everything goes well with this instant pot pulled bbq chicken. Pair this juicy chicken with salads, veggies, fruit, chips, and more. The entire family is going to love this perfect recipe. Just put it on a hamburger bun and enjoy!

Yield: Serves 6-8

Easy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe

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Get your BBQ fix the easy way with this yummy Instant Pot BBQ chicken recipe!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 13 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 (2 pounds) boneless skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
• ¾ cup ketchup
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar to make BBQ sauce.
2. Add Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings, whisk until well combined.
3. Pour into Instant Pot and add chicken broth.
4. Add chicken and turn to coat .
5. Lock lid in place and cook for 8 minutes on HIGH pressure.
6. Let the pressure naturally release.
7. Remove lid and remove chicken to cutting board.
8. Shred for sandwiches or salads.
9. Store leftover in refrigerator.

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• Make movie night the BEST ever with Instant Pot popcorn! 
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• This printable slow cooker to Instant Pot conversion chart is must-have kitchen item!
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What will you serve with this Instant Pot BBQ chicken recipe?