Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

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Whipping up a big batch of Instant Pot BBQ chicken is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. The saucy, shredded meat can be used in countless ways throughout the week: stuffed into sandwich rolls, piled into soft tortillas, added to salad, or served with roasted vegetables and rice (to mop up the extra sauce, of course!). No matter how you enjoy it, this sweet-smoky meat is downright delicious.

Credit: Photo: Tara Donne; Food Styling: Cyd McDowell

Start with Chicken Breasts, Thighs, or a Combination

What I love most about this recipe is its versatility. It gives you the option to use boneless chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination of the two. All three options work incredibly well, require the same cook time, and produce a delicious and saucy (although slightly varied) result. Here’s what to expect from each cut of chicken.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: This chicken comes out juicy and tender, and falls apart into thick shreds with just the slightest touch. Because this cut is so lean, it also has the most mild-mannered flavor of the three versions.
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs: Expect a more rich and flavorful batch of shredded chicken when using boneless thighs. Like chicken breast, the meat is super tender and falls apart easily, although the pieces are considerably thinner.
Combination of chicken breast and thighs: This is my favorite version of the three! The meat falls apart easily, with a nice balance of thin and thick shreds, and a balanced, super-flavorful taste.

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