Instant Pot BBQ Shredded Chicken

from ButterYum

makes 12 servings

Ingredients

• • 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • 1 large onion, sliced (about 9 ounces by weight)

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (try my homemade from this post)

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1 tablespoon ground chipotle powder (optional, but recommended)

  • 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 9 ounce onion, sliced

Directions

• 1. Place chicken thighs and sliced onions in a large bowl.

  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken and onions and stir well to combine.

  3. Transfer mixture to a 6-quart or larger Instant Pot (aka multi-pot or electric pressure cooker).

  4. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes; allow pressure to release naturally.

  5. Remove chicken from pot; set aside.

  6. Using saute function on Instant Pot (or in a saucepan over medium-high heat), reduce the remaining liquid by half, stirring frequently, until a nice bbq sauce forms.

  7. Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and add back to the bbq sauce; stir well and reheat gently if needed before serving.

adapted from Ree Drummond