Simple BBQ Chicken in the Instant Pot

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

BBQ Chicken

  • 4-6 Skin on Chicken Drum Sticks
  • 4-6 Skin on Bone In Chicken Thighs
  • 1 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1/3 Cup BBQ Season Blend

BBQ Season Blend

  • 1 TBSP Cumin Powder
  • 1 TBSP Garlic Powder
  • 1 TBSP Paprika
  • 1 TBSP Chili Powder
  • 1 TBSP Brown Sugar
  • 2 TBSP Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp White Pepper
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder

Instructions

BBQ Season Blend

  1. Take all the seasoning and mix together in a bowl until well combined.

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

  1. Coat chicken on both sides with BBQ season blend.

  2. Add water to the Instant Pot.

  3. Place chicken into the Instant Pot, put the lid on, and turn the valve to seal.  Push “Pressure Cook” and set time to 14 Minutes.

  4. When the cook cycle completes and the timer beeps, perform a natural release for 5 minutes.

  5. After 5 minutes has gone by remove the lid and place chicken on a tray.  and brush with BBQ sauce.  From here there are two options. Option 1 place chicken under broiler for 3-4 minutes to crisp skin and caramelize sauce.  Option 2 place on your grill on low heat for 5 minutes or until crisp skin and caramelize sauce.