Instant Pot Pulled Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• Mix salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a bowl. Cut chicken into 3- to 4-inch pieces and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Sprinkle the salt mixture over the chicken in the bag. Seal the bag and shake to completely coat the chicken.
• Pour water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place the wire rack into the pot. Arrange chicken on the rack. Close and lock the lid. Select Meat/Poultry function; set timer for 50 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to a bowl. Shred using 2 forks. Add 1/2 cup of liquid from the pot and liquid smoke; mix well. Serve on buns and top with barbeque sauce.

Steps:

• Combine chicken breasts, water, salt, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Shred the chicken using 2 forks. Store shredded chicken in an airtight container with the liquid to help keep it moist.

Steps:

• Make the chicken: Season the chicken with the chili powder and a generous pinch each of salt and black pepper. Set an Instant Pot to saute at high heat. When the display indicates ?hot,? add the olive oil. Working in batches, add the chicken and cook, turning, until browned, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add the red onion and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Cancel the saute setting.
• Return the chicken to the pot. Whisk the pineapple preserves, 2 tablespoons mustard, the cayenne and 1 cup water in a small bowl; pour over the chicken and stir to combine. Put on the lid, making sure the steam valve is in the sealing position, and set the cooker to high pressure for 6 minutes. When finished, carefully turn the steam valve to the venting position to release the pressure. Transfer the chicken to a plate and shred the meat into large chunks with 2 forks.
• Set the cooker to saute at high heat. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot and stir to coat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until almost all the sauce is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons mustard and the vinegar; season with salt and black pepper.
• Meanwhile, make the slaw: Toss the coleslaw mix and bell pepper with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the coconut, scallion, cilantro, mayonnaise and vinegar and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Divide the chicken among the buns and top with some of the slaw. Serve with vegetable chips.

Steps:

• Combine the tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, the chiles, tortilla and 1/4 cup cilantro in a blender. Add the chili powder, cumin, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; blend until smooth.
• Rub the bottom of an Instant Pot insert with the vegetable oil. Add the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot along with the pureed sauce. Stir to combine. Put on the lid, making sure the steam valve is in the sealing position, and set to cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. When the time is up, press the cancel button and let the steam release naturally, 10 to 15 minutes. (You can also cook frozen chicken breasts in an Instant Pot: Rinse the chicken briefly under cool water and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.) Remove the lid and transfer the chicken to a bowl.
• Set the pot to sauté at high heat. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Break the chicken into large chunks with two forks and return to the sauce; stir to coat. Simmer, stirring to prevent sticking, until the sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Turn off the Instant Pot. When the sauce stops bubbling, stir in the chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken on buns with lime wedges.