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Ever since I got my instant pot, my cooking life's never been the same. Imagine juicy, flavorful chicken stewed in a mouth-watering buffalo sauce, all made in under 20 minutes. This quick and easy buffalo chicken recipe is a game-changer for busy weeknights. Trust me, once you've tried it, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it!
Ingredients for Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken
- Chicken breasts: Lean protein source that absorbs flavors well, creating a juicy and flavorful base for the buffalo chicken dish.
- Buffalo sauce: Signature spicy and tangy flavor that gives the dish its classic buffalo chicken taste, adding a kick to the dish.
- Chicken broth: Adds moisture and depth of flavor to the dish, enhancing the overall taste and keeping the chicken tender.
- Butter: Richness and creaminess that balances out the heat from the buffalo sauce, adding a velvety texture to the dish.
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Essential Tools for Making Buffalo Chicken in the Instant Pot
- Instant Pot: Essential for pressure cooking the chicken quickly and efficiently without compromising on flavor.
- Tongs: Needed for safely removing the chicken from the Instant Pot without burning yourself.
- Forks: Used for shredding the cooked chicken to achieve the desired texture for the buffalo chicken recipe.
Serves: 4 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
- In a bowl, mix buffalo sauce, chicken broth, and butter. Pour over the chicken.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once done, do a quick release and shred the chicken using two forks.
- Serve the buffalo chicken on buns or over rice.
Nutritional value:
Per Serving in Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 30 g | Total Fat: 23 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 120 mg | Sodium: 1500 mg | Dietary Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 1 g | Calcium: 20 mg | Potassium: 300 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Vitamin A: 100 µg | Vitamin C: 5 mg
Preparing and Storing Buffalo Chicken Ahead of Time
Make Ahead Instructions
- Cook the buffalo chicken according to the recipe.
- Allow the chicken to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing Instructions
- Cook the buffalo chicken as directed.
- Let the chicken cool down.
- Place in a freezer-safe container or bag.
- Label with the date and freeze for up to 3 months.
Buffalo chicken was created in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, by Teressa Bellissimo.
