Instant pot bbq chicken recipe that is easy and quick. This pressure cooker bbq chicken is tender, juicy, sweet, spicy and packed full of flavor. Let me show you how to make bbq chicken in instant pot.
1kgChicken drumsticksor other parts (check notes below)
3tablespoonBbq saucehalved
1teaspoonPaprika
1teaspoonParsley
1smallBouillion cube (chicken)optional
Saltto taste
Instructions
Clean and pat chicken dry with a kitchen towel.
Mix paprika, bouillon cube, parsley, black pepper and salt together and add to the chicken. Add half of the bbq sauce to the chicken. Mix well.If you have time, leave the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes. If not, move on to step 3 immediately.
Place trivet in the pot of the instant pot pressure cooker. Add 1 cup water in the instant pot then arrange the chicken on top of the trivet. The chicken should not be in the water directly. Ensure they are placed on the trivet and above water.
Cover the instant pot with its lid, turn the knob into sealing position then set to manual pressure cook for 10 minutes. After the pressure cooking cycle is completed, do 5 minutes natural pressure release.
When the instant pot is depressurized, open the lid and take out chicken.
Arrange on an oven tray and brush with the remaining half of the barbeque sauce then grill in the oven at 200C for 5- 10 minutes.
Notes
Instant Pot Bbq Chicken legsChicken legs are drumsticks and thighs together. The cooking time for this if using fresh is pressure cooking 12 minutes with 5 minutes natural release and for frozen chicken legs, pressure cook for 20 minutes followed by 5 minutes natural release. Also follow this time if cooking separate chicken thighs and drumstick parts together in the IP.Instant Pot Bbq Chicken BreastsFor fresh chicken breasts, pressure cook for 7 minutes with 8 minutes natural release. If using frozen, pressure cook for 12 minutes followed by 8 minutes natural pressure release.Instant Pot Bbq Chicken ThighsFor fresh chicken thighs, pressure cook for 12 minutes followed by 5 minutes natural release while for frozen chicken thighs, pressure cook for 20 minutes then 5 minutes natural release.