Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are a flavorful and satisfying meal that comes together in no time. Tender, juicy chicken simmers in tangy-sweet BBQ sauce, perfectly nestled in soft buns. Ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, these sandwiches can be topped with crunchy coleslaw for an extra burst of flavor. With minimal prep and maximum taste, they are sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 soft sandwich buns
- 1 cup coleslaw (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in olive oil using the Instant Pot’s sauté mode for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add to the pot along with chicken broth.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Perform a quick release of pressure; shred chicken with two forks in the pot.
- Assemble sandwiches by piling pulled chicken onto buns and topping with coleslaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding other ingredients. You can customize your BBQ sauce by mixing in spices or swapping it for a fruity version like peach or pineapple barbecue sauce.