Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • 3 - 3 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4-5 large (8-10 ounce))
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • ¾ cup buffalo wing sauce (your preferred kind)
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instruction

  • Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • In a small bowl, stir together garlic powder, oregano, parsley, pepper, and salt, if using. Evenly scatter this seasoning all over the chicken. Add the diced onion to the Instant Pot over top of the chicken.
  • Whisk together the buffalo wing sauce, broth, and vinegar, then pour it into the Instant Pot over everything.
  • Close and lock the lid and set the pressure release valve to "sealing".
  • Press the "Manual" button (this may be called "Pressure Cook" on newer Instant Pot models), then use the "+" or "-" buttons to adjust the cook time to 15 minutes of high pressure cooking. Once the 15 minutes are up, let the pressure release manually for 5 minutes, then carefully turn the knob from "sealing" to "venting" and wait for the float valve to go down. At this point remove the lid, using care as the steam will be hot.
  • Remove the chicken breasts and shred using your preferred method. You can place them on a cutting board and shred using two forks, or use the paddle attachment of a stand mixer (see note).
  • With the chicken out of the Instant Pot, press the "Saute" button to thicken the cooking liquid into a sauce. Remove about 2 Tablespoons of the liquid and add to a small bowl. Whisk in cornstarch until smooth, then slowly drizzle cornstarch slurry into the Instant Pot while stirring. Stir frequently as the sauce thickens.
  • Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, add back the shredded chicken and toss to coat. Serve Instant Pot buffalo chicken on salads, sandwiches, tacos, sliders, and more.