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This 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Anchors My Weeknight Dinner Routine

This simple and juicy BBQ chicken recipe requires only 3 ingredients and comes together effortlessly in a pressure cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker with secure lid and working float valve
  • 1 Brush for brushing BBQ sauce
  • 1 Tongs for handling chicken
  • 1 Mixing bowl optional for BBQ sauce

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Barbecue sauce the tangier the better
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil to prevent sticking

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel so sauce sticks better.
  • Pour olive oil into the pressure cooker and coat the bottom to prevent sticking.
  • Place chicken breasts in a single layer in cooker.
  • Brush barbecue sauce onto each chicken breast generously.
  • Lock the lid, set to medium-high heat, cook for 15 minutes after pressure builds, then allow natural release for 10 minutes before opening.

Notes

Serve hot with your favorite side dish. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days or can be frozen for later meals like sandwiches or tacos.