Amazing 10-min Instant Pot BBQ Beer Pulled Chicken Tacos
Whip up delicious Instant Pot BBQ Beer Pulled Chicken Tacos with this easy recipe from Sunday Flavor. Chloe Thompson shares a quick and flavorful way to make tender pulled chicken perfect for tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Chicken
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 taco shells
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot.
- Add BBQ sauce, beer, chopped onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow for a 10-minute natural pressure release, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove chicken from the Instant Pot and shred it with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Warm taco shells according to package directions.
- Fill taco shells with the pulled chicken mixture.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If you don’t have beer, you can substitute with chicken broth or water.
- This pulled chicken is also great for sandwiches or bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (will vary based on toppings)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies