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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken

Spicy, juicy, and tender, this shredded chicken can be used in tacos, sandwiches, salads, and more!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups Frank's Red Hot Sauce 12 oz
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed

instructions

  • Place chicken in the Instant Pot insert.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together Frank's Red Hot Sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and pinch of salt.
  • Pour hot sauce over chicken. Place cubes of butter on top of the chicken.
  • Close the lid and set to Manual. Cook on High pressure for 15 minutes. Naturally release pressure for 5 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks.
  • Whisk together the sauce in the bottom of the insert. Add the shredded chicken back to the insert, stirring to coat the chicken well with the sauce.
Cuisine: American
Category: Instant Pot