Description
Discover the ultimate Instant Pot BBQ Chicken recipe that delivers juicy, fall‑apart thighs coated in a sweet‑smoky sauce in just 20 minutes. This easy, family‑friendly dish uses chicken thighs, barbecue sauce, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, and cooks under pressure for perfect tenderness. Serve with coleslaw, corn on the cob, or baked potatoes for a complete dinner that feels restaurant quality at home. Perfect for nights, it cleans up and pleases all!!.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, add olive oil, and brown the thighs on both sides for 3‑4 minutes each. Pour in chicken broth and barbecue sauce, scraping the bottom. Close lid, set valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick‑release remaining pressure. Serve with extra sauce and your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra sauce, reduce the liquid after cooking on sauté mode. The recipe freezes well
- store sauce and chicken separately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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