Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Legs
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Legs are a quick and delicious way to enjoy perfectly tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. With the convenience of the Instant Pot, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering dish that’s ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining friends. Enjoy juicy, flavorful chicken legs that practically fall off the bone, making every meal a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 chicken legs (about 2 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and set up your Instant Pot.
- In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub this mixture generously over each chicken leg.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add a little oil and sear the chicken legs for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour one cup of BBQ sauce over the seared chicken legs, stirring gently to coat.
- Close the lid securely and set to 'Manual' mode at high pressure for 15 minutes. After cooking, allow natural release for 5 minutes before switching to quick release.
- Carefully remove the chicken legs from the pot, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Experiment with different BBQ sauces or spices like smoked paprika for variety. If using frozen chicken legs, increase cooking time by 5-7 minutes.