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2) Shredded BBQ Chicken for Sandwiches

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for serving
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4-6 sandwich buns or rolls
  • Optional: pickles coleslaw, or cheddar slices

Method
 

  1. Pour broth into the Instant Pot, add onion and garlic, then place chicken on top.
  2. Stir BBQ sauce with vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper; pour half over chicken.
  3. Seal and cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes (use 12 minutes for frozen chicken).
  4. Quick-release pressure, then remove chicken to a bowl and shred with two forks.
  5. Stir shredded chicken with remaining BBQ sauce in the pot, warm on Sauté for 2 minutes.
  6. Pile onto buns and top with pickles or coleslaw as desired.