Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

Dinner can't get easier than this tender, flavorful Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken! Made with a simple spice blend, shredded, and mixed with your favorite BBQ sauce. Serve on a bun, over potatoes, or even cold with a salad. Now, this is a winner-winner chicken dinner!

📝 Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 pounds chicken breast (boneless and skinless)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ cup water
• 1¼ cup BBQ Sauce (divided)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prep:: Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder together, then rub all over the chicken breasts. Combine the water with ¼ cup of the bbq sauce in a bowl or cup.
2. 2Sear:: Turn the Instant Pot to the saute setting. (See your manufacturer's guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot). Add the oil and once your instant pot reaches the desired temperature (the timer will start to count down) add the chicken breasts. Sear the chicken on both sides, for about 3 minutes per side. Press the keep warm/cancel button on your Instant pot. Pour the water mixture over the chicken.
3. 3Cook:: Close the lid (follow the manufacturer's guide for instructions on how to close the instant pot lid). Set the Instant Pot to the Manual setting on high and set the timer to 8 minutes. Use quick / manual release to release the pressure.
4. 4Shred:: Remove the chicken from the Instant pot, and discard the liquid. Shred the chicken with two forks then pour the remaining 1 cup of BBQ sauce, toss and let it rest for a couple minutes for the chicken to soak up the sauce.
5. 5Serve:: Serve on buns with coleslaw.