How do you thicken BBQ sauce in an Instant Pot?

After the bbq chicken is done cooking, you will likely need to thicken the barbeque sauce since you added water to get it up to pressure. To do this, just make a slurry of water and arrowroot powder or tapioca flour and water .

How much liquid do I add to Instant Pot for chicken?

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, using either a 6-quart or 8-quart Instant Pot. I suggest not scaling three liquid up at the same rate as the protein… for 2 pounds of chicken, I still use 1 cup of liquid; and for 3 pounds of chicken, 2 cups of liquid is sufficient .

How much chicken can you put in an Instant Pot?

You can make up to 5 pounds of chicken breast in the Instant Pot at once, if yours is 6 quarts like mine. I usually stick to no more than 4 pounds, as 5 pounds doesn't always cook evenly.

What can I add to BBQ sauce to make it thicker?

You can use either flour or cornstarch to thicken BBQ sauce. Just mix together 2 tbsp (16 g) of flour and ¼ cup (62.5 mL) of water, or combine 1 tbsp (9 g) of cornstarch with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of water. Continue mixing the thickener until there are no lumps of flour or cornstarch.

How do you thicken BBQ sauce without cornstarch?

You might try 2TB Flour and a 1/4 cup cold water and mix thoroughly before adding to the BBQ sauce . Depending on the type of BBQ sauce you are wanting, other ingredients can be added as well to some mixtures to add a bit of thickness, such as; tomato paste, or honey.

Is it better to slow cook or pressure cook chicken breast?

Chicken breasts are a less ideal choice for slow cooking . One reason why you shouldn't make boneless chicken breasts in a slow cooker is because they're too low in fat to withstand cooking for a long time. Your final product will likely come out tough and chewy.

Does chicken need to be submerged in pressure cooker?

One is having the chicken submerged in the liquid and the other option is placing the chicken on top of the trivet. Submerging the chicken method is great for shredding in enchiladas, etc; while cooking the chicken on the trivet creates a firmer chicken that can be sliced for salads, etc.

Can you overcook chicken in a Instapot?

While all cuts of chicken are fair game for the Instant Pot, thighs are the most forgiving. Because chicken breast is so lean, just a couple of extra minutes of cook time turns them from juicy to overcooked and dry .

What to do if my barbecue sauce is too thin?

To thicken your BBQ sauce, you can add ingredients such as cornstarch, flour, or tomato paste . Start with a small amount and gradually add more until you reach your desired thickness. Stir the sauce frequently as it thickens to avoid lumps forming.

How do you thicken a sauce that's too watery?

Use one tablespoon cornstarch mixed with one tablespoon cold water (aka a cornstarch slurry) for each cup of medium-thick sauce . Thoroughly mix the cornstarch and water together, then pour into your sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

What is the best way to thicken sauce that has become too watery?

The most readily available sauce-thickener is flour. For a too-thin sauce, try adding a slurry (equal parts flour and water, whisked together) or beurre manie (equal parts softened butter and flour, kneaded together to form a paste) —both are ideal thickeners for rich and creamy sauces, such as steak sauce recipes.

How do you thicken BBQ sauce in a slow cooker?

In a small prep bowl, add 2 tbsp water to 1 tbsp cornstarch and mix until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture to BBQ sauce in pot, whisking until well integrated. Continue to whisk until sauce thickens slightly . (Repeat cornstarch process for thicker sauce.)

Instant Pot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches recipe (2024)

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Instant Pot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken sandwiches easily serve a crowd and come together with little work. It’s the perfect recipe for summer BBQ’s, quick meals after ballgames or really any time of the year.

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Instant pot Hawaiian BBQ chicken sandwiches make an easy meal.

Whenever I have a busy week ahead, I always put this delicious recipe on the menu plan. The instant pot makes it so quick and easy while the flavor can’t be beat.

I have never met a crowd that didn’t love these tangy sandwiches. The meat is really tender and you will think it was slow cooked all day. Serve it for family dinner, parties and more and be prepared for everyone to want the recipe.

If we are going to be gone all day, I make our Crock Pot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken or even our Hawaiian Pork Chops Recipe. With such yummy options, dinner is a breeze. Whether you use the slow cooker or pressure cooker, you will love this recipe.

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Why we love this recipe:

They are fast to make and feed a crowd. The entire family will love them.
This recipe is budget friendly. You won’t ruin your grocery budget with these sandwiches.
The Hawaiian sandwiches have just a hint of sweetness from the pineapple. Combine that with the tang from the BBQ sauce and you have an amazing meal.
It’s versatile and easy to also serve on sliders for parties or kids. Sliders are always fun and tasty.
Chicken breasts are delicious but you can easily substitute chicken thighs too. Use what you have! We are fans of seeing what is in the freezer first or on sale at the grocery store.

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Supplies you need:

Instant Pot – I love the 8 quart size and love it. You can see all the options here.

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Let’s get started withInstant pot Hawaiian chicken!

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Ingredients:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Barbecue Sauce – You can use any brand you prefer but we love to make this easy homemade barbecue sauce.
Pineapple Chunks
Buns- hamburger buns, ciabatta buns, sliders, rolls and more make great options.
Coleslaw (for Topping) – We love this homemade slaw recipe.

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How to make Instant pot Hawaiian bbq chicken:

First, add the chicken and onions in the pressure cooker. Place the pineapple with juice on top of the chicken and pour the BBQ sauce over everything.

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Second, put the lid on and make sure it is set to sealing. Use the manual button and set the pressure time for 25 minutes.

Once finished cooking, manually remove the pressure.

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Lastly, shred the chicken. The meat should be tender so this will be easy.

Jump to recipe at the bottom and get all the details.

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How to serve:

The shredded chicken is awesome on buns such as ciabatta, rolls, hamburger buns or anything you have.
Make sliders if you want smaller portions.
We serve with coleslaw on top but this is optional if you have kiddos that don’t care for this. Make sure to try the best coleslaw recipe.
Leftovers are great on baked potatoes or sweet potatoes. We often serve this the following day and it’s always a hit. It makes a great lunch too.

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TryInstant pot BBQ Chicken sandwiches.

We love this easy meal and it’s a big hit with everyone. It’s easy to feed a crowd if you have a get together and budget friendly too.I can’t wait to hear what you think!

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Instant Pot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches recipe

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Take a look at these quick and easy Instant Pot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches. So yummy and takes very little time to put together.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 6

Cuisine American

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Calories 524

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

▢ 2 lbs boneless chicken breast (approximately 4 chicken breasts)
▢ 2 cups Barbecue Sauce
▢ 1 can Pineapple Chunks (20 oz.) Do not drain.
▢ 6 Ciabatta Buns
▢ 1 ½ cup Coleslaw Mix

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts, barbecue sauce and pineapple chunks in the instant pot.
Place lid on top and set the valve on the lid to the sealing position.
Click your manual button and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
After the cooking time, then do a quick release by moving the valve on the lid to the venting position to release all the pressure from the instant pot.
Shred the chicken the instant pot into large pieces and stir the chicken back into the mixture.
Serve the chicken on the bun topped with the coleslaw mix and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

We love serving these buns but this chicken is great over rice as well.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 524kcal, Carbohydrates 80g, Protein 38g, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 97mg, Sodium 1432mg, Potassium 917mg, Fiber 3g, Sugar 46g, Vitamin A 318IU, Vitamin C 16mg, Calcium 59mg, Iron 1mg

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