Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Recipe
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Are you looking for an easy, tasty, and healthy dinner recipe? Look no further than this Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken recipe! It’s a family favorite and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Plus, it’s perfect for busy weeknights because it cooks up so quickly in the Instant Pot!
Prep Time
It only takes five minutes to get this Buffalo Chicken recipe ready for the Instant Pot. All you need to do is gather the ingredients and measure them out. If you’re using leftover chicken, you can skip this step.
Cook Time
Cooking time in the Instant Pot depends on the type of chicken you’re using. If it’s fresh, it should only take about 15 minutes. If you’re using frozen chicken, it will take about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot and pour the buffalo sauce over them.
2. Add the butter, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt.
3. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to the “Poultry” setting.
4. Let the chicken cook for 15 minutes for fresh chicken or 25 minutes for frozen chicken.
5. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.
6. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and shred with two forks.
7. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides.
Equipment
For this Buffalo Chicken recipe, you’ll need an Instant Pot.
Notes
This recipe is great for meal prep. Just shred the chicken and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 260, Fat: 10g, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 38g
Recipe Tips
- For an extra kick of flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
- For a low-carb option, serve the chicken over cauliflower rice.
- To make it a complete meal, serve the chicken with a side of roasted vegetables.
- To make it vegan, substitute the chicken for firm tofu.
- To make it spicier, add more hot sauce.
- To make it milder, use mild buffalo sauce.
- For a cheesy version, top the chicken with shredded cheddar cheese.
- To make it more flavorful, add a tablespoon of ranch seasoning.
- To make it creamier, add a dollop of Greek yogurt.
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