30 Minute Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe | Gluten-Free, Low Carb
This Healthy Pressure Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe is perfect for meal prep for make-ahead lunch and dinner. Protein-packed & made low in sugar with only 3 ingredients. A gluten-free, low calorie, and low carb healthy meal ready in 30 minutes! If you don’t have a pressure cooker you can easily make this recipe in your slow cooker as well. Simply add all of the ingredients to your slow-cooker, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
A couple of weeks ago I shared my low-sugar bbq sauce recipe with you all and let’s just say I haven’t gone a day without adding it to at least ONE of my meals!
It’s tangy, flavorful, healthy and delicious all at once. Something that’s not always easy to achieve.
I first used it on my pan-seared, oven-baked chicken breast recipe. I added the chicken on top of a loaded salad with rice, mango, avocado, and tomatoes.
It was next level for sure.
As delicious as the chicken was, I wanted something easier to make for meal prep, which is why I decided to add my low-sugar bbq sauce to this healthy pressure cooker BBQ pulled chicken recipe!
I got this specific pressure cooker a few months ago and it’s been such a lifesaver!
The first recipe I ever used it for was this 20 Minute Lightened Up Risotto. Michael and I added some lemon pepper shrimp on top and it hit the spot!
I can’t believe this is only my second time using my pressure cooker since!
This Healthy Pressure Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken uses just 3 simple ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes.
I’m a HUGE pulled chicken fan if you can’t tell from my classic pulled chicken breast, crockpot honey garlic pulled chicken, salsa verde crockpot chicken or 5 Ingredient Tex-Mex chicken!
I’m all about easy meals with minimal cleanup. Especially one-pan meals!
For this Instant Pot Low Sugar BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe you will need:
- Low Sugar BBQ Sauce
- Chicken Stock
- Chicken Breast
- Cooking Spray
That’s it! Oh, and your pressure cooker. I recommend this one.
If you don’t have a pressure cooker you can easily make this recipe in your slow cooker as well. Simply add all of the ingredients to your slow-cooker, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
I love adding this healthy bbq chicken to salads, sandwiches, tortillas, stuffed potatoes or a bbq plate filled with baked chipotle sweet potato fries and a pumpkin seed salad!
It truly pairs well with everything. How do you plan on serving yours? Tag me on Instagram with your creations!
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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1/3 Cup Chicken Stock
- 1.5 Cup Low Sugar BBQ Sauce Divided
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
Pressure Cooker Instructions
- Coat your instant pot generously with cooking spray.
- Place the ingredients in the pressure cooker in this order: chicken stock, chicken, and 1 cup of low-sugar bbq sauce. Do NOT stir. You want the water to stay on the bottom of the pot so the instant pot comes to pressure.
- Place the lid on the pressure cooker making sure the valve is in the sealing position. Press manual (high pressure) and set timer to 10 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Add remaining BBQ sauce if desired.
- Shred and enjoy on sandwiches, salads, BBQ plates and more!
Slow Cooker Instructions
- If you don't have a pressure cooker you can easily make this recipe in your slow cooker as well. Simply add all of the ingredients to your slow-cooker, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
Looks perfect!!! so delicious