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    Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

    Published: Jun 20, 2018 · Modified: Oct 3, 2022 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    These Instant pot BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches are loaded with tender, succulent pulled chicken and topped off with a cabbage & sweet potato slaw. 

    instant pot bbq pulled chicken sandwiches

    Presenting another instant pot glory!! This time it is BOLD AND SPICY, made spicier with some jalapenos.

    Oh yesss.....

    You seriously need to try these Instant pot BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches. 'Tis epic.

    Tender chicken cooked almost in an instant (I just had to get it out 😀) in the most amazing bold & spicy sauce. Many find it hard to believe that it's chicken..looks and tastes almost like pulled pork. 

    So simple for a weeknight meal yet impressive for guests. I'd set the buns, cooked bbq pulled chicken and slaw separately and let the guests assemble their own. Now, that's the beginning of a great party!

    Another easy, healthier chicken sandwich ---> Baked Chicken Burger with Sneaky Veggies

    instant pot bbq pulled chicken sandwiches

    This chicken is soooo good that my children ( mostly the biggest, tallest 40+ kid) could not stop snacking. The best part is licking off that sauce sticking to your fingertips. YUMMMMM

    Here is how this goes down -

    • Sear chicken thighs on one side. Turn over. Add sliced onion, jalapeños, garlic and sauce. 
    • Cook 
    • Remove chicken and shred. Reduce sauce into a thick glaze and toss shredded chicken in it. 

    Done. And done. 

    My love for Instant pot gets stronger every day!!! Click here for more Instant Pot Recipes

    Check out this hugely popular Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice 

    instant pot bbq pulled chicken sandwiches

     

    I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and I highly recommend not subbing with chicken breasts. You need the dark meat to pull of an epic pulled chicken. 

    A quick note on the slaw - An almost traditional slaw recipe, but I subbed grated raw sweet potatoes instead of carrots ( I'm so creative...he he). 

    Have leftover bbq sauce? Check out this 5-Ingredient BBQ Ramen Noodles for a quick kid approved lunch recipe

    nstant pot bbq pulled chicken sandwiches

    Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

    These Instant pot BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches are loaded with tender, succulent pulled chicken and topped off with a cabbage & sweet potato slaw. 
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Author: Maria Doss

    Ingredients

    Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs ( 1 ¼ to 1 ½ pounds)
    • ½ small onion (preferably red), sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
    • 3-4 slices jalapenos pepper (about ¼ small), increase or decrease based on your preference
    • ½ cup barbecue sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Cabbage & sweet potato slaw

    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
    • a small pinch of salt and pepper
    • 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
    • ¼ cup coarsely grated raw sweet potato (skin peeled off)
    • ⅛ cup thinly sliced red onion

    Addional ingredients

    • 4-5 burger buns
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    Instructions

    Make Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

    • Set Instant pot on saute mode. Once hot, add vegetable oil. Place chicken in a single layer and let cook for about 2 minutes and then turn over. 
      Press cancel. Evenly sprinkle sliced onions, garlic and sliced jalapeños on top. Drizzle barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken. 
      Close Instant pot, lock (making sure the valve is set to seal), set for 5 minutes in manual mode. 
    • When cooking is done, let it stay in warm for 6 minutes. 
      Open lid, press saute again, remove only chicken with the help of tongs and place on a plate. 
      Let sauce come to a boil and reduce to a very thick glaze, about 7-10 minutes (depending on the size of your pot). Meanwhile, shred chicken with 2 forks. 
      Add shredded chicken back to the pot and toss around to coat evenly. Press cancel and unplug pot. 

    Cabbage & sweet potato slaw

    • Stir together mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a  small bowl. 
    • Toss with cabbage, sweet potato and red onion, until evenly coated. 
      Store slaw in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. If needed to make ahead, then store dressing and sliced vegetables separately, mix before serving. 

    Assemble sandwiches

    • Place pulled chicken on burger buns and top with some coleslaw. Serve immediately. 

    Notes

    Store slaw in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. If needed to make ahead, then store dressing and sliced vegetables separately, mix before serving. 
    I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and I highly recommend not subbing with chicken breasts. You need the dark meat to pull of an epic pulled chicken. 

    Nutritional information is based on third party calculations, should be considered estimates and not be construed as a guarantee. Varying factors such as product types, brands purchased, produce, the way ingredients are processed and more change the nutritional information in any recipe.

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    1. heather (delicious not gorgeous)

      June 20, 2018 at 6:20 pm

      yum! the combo of sweet, spicy chicken and creamy, crunchy slaw sounds so good (:

      Reply
    2. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      June 22, 2018 at 4:09 am

      Yum!! This chicken looks so juicy and full of barbecue flavor! I’m on the hunt for this sauce 🙂

      Reply
    3. Ashika | Gardening Foodie

      June 22, 2018 at 7:57 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken looks so succulent and delicious. My son is a big fan of bbq chicken and is going to absolutely love this. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe Maria...definitely trying it out this weekend 🙂

      Reply
    4. Kim Lange

      June 22, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      One of my faves when family come over! That sauce I need to get for sure! Thanks Maria!

      Reply
    5. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      July 25, 2018 at 4:09 am

      I don't know how I missed this one! I'll have to try it in the slow cooker because I don't have an instant pot. Looks so yummy!

      Reply
    6. Brenda

      May 03, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      5 stars
      I’m absolutely in love with this recipe! It was so easy and delicious.for the slaw I used carrots instead of sweet potato, and used a little sriracha sauce to flavor the mayo. Sooooo good!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 05, 2019 at 1:22 am

        So glad that you loved it, thank you hun:)

        Reply

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