Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This instant pot BBQ chicken is a dish that will please even the pickiest eaters. The well-balanced seasoning mixture adds extra flavor to the skin of the chicken while the barbecue sauce adds moisture. This BBQ chicken dish takes just a few minutes of prep time, and it cooks in only 18 minutes. It's the perfect main dish for a busy day, and it fits into any season. Allow a total of about 20 minutes for pressure buildup and release. Use your favorite barbecue sauce or make a tasty sauce from scratch. This memphis-style sauce is an excellent choice, or try something a little different, like this beer barbecue sauce or this spicy texas BBQ sauce. If you're feeling creative, develop a unique signature sauce with this guide. For a smoky flavor, add some liquid smoke or a smoke-flavored seasoning blend. For a delicious and satisfying family meal, serve the chicken with a potato dish, mac and cheese, or rice, along with coleslaw, a tossed salad, or a side vegetable.

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28minstotal
10minsPrep
18minsCook
28m.total
10m.Prep
18m.Cook
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Ingredients for Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe

  • 3/4 pound Bone in, skin on chicken pieces
  • 3/4 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 0.13 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.13 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.06 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • pinch Pinch Cayenne
Nutrition
value
736
calories per serving
51 g Fat63 g Protein8 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    51g
  • Protein
    63g
  • Carbs
    8g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    8g
  • Protein
    63g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    51g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    68mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    31mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    19mg
  • Vitamin B6
    1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    36mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    1mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    81mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    646mg
  • Selenium
    65mcg
  • Zinc
    5mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats