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How to Make Barbecued Chicken in a Pressure Cooker

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Fast and easy way to make BBQ Chicken in a pressure cookier

Have you ever craved something that would take you hours to make? This weekend I was craving barbecued chicken, which I usually make in the slow cooker in the winter, but I didn’t want to wait 6 hours for my barbecued chicken. So I pulled out the pressure cooker and was absolutely delighted with not only how fast I was able to make barbecued chicken, but with how tender and flavorful it was.

Fastest Barbecue Chicken Ever!

The chicken is so tender you do not need a knife. If you want, you can easily shred it and add more barbecue sauce to create shredded barbecue chicken.

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4.78 from 9 votes

How to Make Barbecued Chicken in a Pressure Cooker

Course Meat
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Author Alea

Ingredients

  • 2 - 3 lbs. bl/sl chicken
  • 3/4 cup your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 3/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Pour water in the pressure cooker.
  • Place the chicken pieces in the pressure cooker.
  • Pour barbecue sauce over the top of the chicken.
  • Place the lid on the pressure cooker; Bring to high pressure, reduce heat to stabilize pressure and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Release pressure by putting the pressure cooker in the sink and running cool water over it.
  • Serve while warm.

Notes

You can shred the chicken with two forks to make shredded barbecue chicken.

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Comments

  1. Linda says

    5 stars
    Place the lid on the pressure cooker; Bring to high pressure, reduce heat to stabilize pressure and cook for 15 minutes.
    I have an instant pot. How do I reduce heat after it’s on high pressure?
    I’m excited to try this one!

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    • Alea Milham says

      You don’t have to reduce the heat to stabilize the temperature in an electric pressure cooker or in an Instant Pot. Just set it to high pressure for 15 minutes. Then use the quick release button to release the steam.

      Reply

  2. Cynthia says

    I’m so glad I pulled out my mom’s vintage pressure cooker! I’m making this asap. So easy and fast!
    Thanks!

    Reply

  3. Corey says

    5 stars
    I’m using an 8-quart Cosori that says never use less than 2 cups of water. Would I need to change the amount of water (or bbq sauce) to accomodate this?

    Reply

  4. Linda says

    4 stars
    Instapot-fabulous-Got rid of rice cooker, slow cooker, pressure cooker(worn out) and at least 1 other Item… Great recipe! I all so do Shreded pork loin (barbecued this way). Does great Lamb meatballs…

    Reply

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.