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Shredded buffalo chicken sandwich

Easy Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken is cooked to tender in the Instant Pot in just 10 minutes, then mixed with your favorite buffalo hot sauce and butter to make a flavorful shredded chicken.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Pressurize Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 132 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound (454 g) chicken breasts roughly 3 medium pieces
  • 1 cup (237 ml) buffalo sauce divided
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter
  • 1 cup (237 ml) water

Instructions
 

  • Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot. Place the chicken breasts in the water. Pour 1/4 cup of the buffalo sauce over the chicken.
  • Close and lock the lid and set the vent to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then do a quick release of the pressure.
  • Drain the water from the pot and shred chicken with a fork.
    Tip: Use a hand mixer for quicker shredding.
  • Add the butter and remaining buffalo sauce to the shredded chicken. Mix well.
  • Serve on sandwiches, in wraps, or any other way you like.

Notes

  • The chicken needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Check the meat after cooking to make sure it’s reached that point.
  • Frozen chicken breasts will need 3-5 minutes longer cook time, as will larger pieces of chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1978mgPotassium: 425mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken
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