Ingredients for - Instant Pot® Pulled Chicken

1. Kosher salt 2 teaspoons
2. Smoked paprika 1 ½ teaspoons
3. Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
4. Onion Powder ½ teaspoon
5. Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
6. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste 2 ½ pounds
7. Water 1 cup
8. Hickory-flavored liquid smoke 1 teaspoon
9. Hamburger buns, or as needed 10
10. Barbeque sauce 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot® Pulled Chicken

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.

4 . Stage

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.