Published:
Jun 17th 2023
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Last updated: Dec 21st 2024
BBQ chicken breasts are irresistible but take a long time to make. First, you have to set up the grill, then let it preheat before you grill the chicken. You can skip the hassle and make BBQ chicken breasts in the instant pot in less than 30 minutes. That's right; this Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Breast takes under 30 minutes to cook. It takes 8 minutes to sear the chicken breasts and 10 minutes to cook them. The rest of the time is used to prep the chicken breasts. So in less than 30 minutes, you will have tender, moist BBQ chicken breasts. How easy is that? If you're looking for delicious side dishes to serve with this Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Breast, try our Instant Pot Mac and Cheese, Jicama Slaw, or Keto Pasta Salad.
How long does it take to cook chicken breasts in an Instant Pot?
Chicken breasts take about 10 minutes to cook in the instant pot.
Can you barbeque in Instant Pot?
Yes, you can technically barbecue in the Instant Pot. However, if you add BBQ sauce to the Instant Pot, thin it with water, vegetable broth, or chicken broth to prevent it from burning.
What goes well with BBQ chicken?
BBQ chicken goes well with mac and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, or cornbread.
Can you put frozen chicken in an Instapot?
Yes, you can put frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot. It will take about 12 minutes to cook the firm chicken breast.
Time & Serves
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Coriander
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
4 boneless skinless Chicken Breasts
3 tablespoons Olive Oil, divided
1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
1 1/2 cups Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce
1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
Whisk the chili powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
Place the chicken breasts into a large bowl, add the olive oil, and toss to coat the chicken breasts in the oil.
Add the chili powder mixture and toss to coat the chicken breasts in the seasoning.
Place the remaining olive oil into the Instant Pot and press the sauté setting.
Place two chicken breasts into the Instant Pot and cook them for 2 minutes.
Turn the chicken breasts over and cook them for 2 minutes, then transfer the chicken breasts to a plate. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to brown the remaining chicken breasts.
Select the cancel function and add the chicken broth, 1 cup of BBQ sauce, and apple cider vinegar to the instant pot.
Return the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot and place the lid on the Instant Pot.
Switch the vent to sealing, press the manual button, and set the timer for 10 minutes.
Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
Remove the lid, and place the chicken breasts into a serving platter.
Brush the chicken breasts with the remaining BBQ sauce.
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The ingredients call for…
The ingredients call for olive oil, divided but the instructions do not say how much on the chicken. Also the added Barbecue sauce after chicken is done, is that from the mixture of sauce, broth, & ACV? If so, there is no qualifying amount to put in the instant pot to have extra.