Steps to Prepare Chicken Fajitas Instant Pot

Instant Pot&Reg; Pulled Chicken

It is so easy to make, and takes less than 30 minutes to be ready.

Recipe Summary Instant Pot&Reg; Pulled Chicken

Great, easy, and fast BBQ pulled chicken in the Instant Pot®, no grilling needed! The grandchildren really enjoy this and ask for it often.

Ingredients | Chicken Fajitas Instant Pot

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste

1 cup water

1 teaspoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke

10 hamburger buns, or as needed

1 cup barbeque sauce

Directions

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.

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of sauce ingredients. The actual amount of sauce consumed will vary.

Info | Chicken Fajitas Instant Pot

prep: 10 mins cook: 1 hr additional: 10 mins total: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings

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