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shredded chicken bbq

Jalapeno Strawberry BBQ Chicken

The Starving Chef
Use your Instant Pot or slow cooker to make the most perfectly shreddable BBQ chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Simmer Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Sandwiches
Cuisine Instant Pot, Sandwich
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup jalapeno strawberry jelly
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons sliced pickled jalapenos
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup water for pressure cook method
  • 4 everything seasoned buns for serving
  • sweet onion sliced for serving
  • sliced sweet pickles chilled

Instructions
 

IN THE INSTANT POT (SLOW MODE):

  • Turn the IP on saute mode. When the screen reads hot, add the oil and sear the chicken breasts on both sides - about 2-3 minutes per side. The chicken will NOT be cooked through. Cancel the saute setting then put the IP on slow cook. Stir in the rest of the ingredients (minus the water). Put the IP on slow cook mode and cook for 3-4 hours on HIGH, or 6-8 hours on LOW. When cooked, use a hand mixer or forks to shred the chicken. Serve hot on everything buns with pickles and onions.

IN THE SLOW COOKER:

  • Heat a skillet with oil over medium high heat on the stovetop. Sear the chicken breasts on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. The chicken will NOT be cooked through. Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients (except water). Cook on HIGH 3-4 hours, or LOW for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Use a hand mixer or forks to finely shred the chicken. Serve hot with everything buns, pickles and onions.

IN THE INSTANT POT (PRESSURE COOK):

  • Turn the IP on saute mode. When the screen reads hot, add the oil and sear the chicken on both sides - about 2-3 minutes per side (the chicken will NOT be cooked through). Cancel the saute mode. Add the rest of the ingredients, in addition to the water, then put on the lid and close the valve to pressure cook. Put the pressure cooker on pressure cook for 10 minutes. The IP will come to pressure over 10 minutes before the timer starts. When the timer goes off, let the IP depressurize naturally or carefully perform a quick release. If there is still excess liquid, remove the chicken breasts and put the IP on saute mode. Continue to simmer on saute mode for about 10 minutes to thicken the sauce. Return the chicken to the thickened sauce then use a hand mixer or forks to shred the chicken. Serve with everything buns, onions and pickles. Enjoy!
Keyword BBQ, chicken, jalapeno, loose meat sandwich, strawberries
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