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Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken


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  • Author: Amy
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Shredded Buffalo Chicken is a quick and easy recipe you can make and enjoy all week long. Serve it in tacos, on sandwiches, in salads, on pizza and more. It comes together quickly in the Instant Pot with only a few simple ingredients and it is loaded with so much flavour.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce – I used Primal Kitchen

Instructions

  1. Dry the chicken with a clean paper towel and season it well with salt and pepper.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to “SAUTE” and add the oil. Once the pot is hot, add in the seasoned chicken and sear it on both sides by cooking it for 2 minutes per side.
  3. Pour in 1/4 cup of the buffalo sauce to cover the chicken, secure the lid, set the valve to “SEALING” position and cook it on manual for 8 minutes, followed by a 3-5 minute natural release, followed by a quick release with whatever pressure remains. 
  4. Remove the chicken and place it onto a clean plate and use two forks to shred it. Add the shredded chicken back to the Instant Pot, pour the remaining buffalo sauce over the chicken and toss it in the sauce to coat it all in that great flavor. It will be pretty juicy and so amazing. Serve warm as desired.

Notes

  • If you are making this recipe with chicken breast then it will take about 10 minutes to cook it.
  • You can make your own homemade buffalo sauce or use store-bought like I did.
  • Searing the chicken before cooking it adds a lot of flavor to this recipe, so I recommend not skipping that step.
  • After you have cooked the chicken, let it cool and transfer it to an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • You can also freeze this chicken in a freezer-friendly container for up to 30 days. Easily defrost it overnight in the refrigerator and reheat it on a sheet pan in the oven at 350 degrees, in the instant pot on “warm” or in the microwave in portions. Or you can also heat it up in a pan on the stove top.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Healthy Dinner Ideas
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American