Instant Pot Pulled Chicken Lettuce Cups with Pickled Onions - (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
 
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This go-to weeknight pulled chicken recipe cooks up in a flash with the help of the Instant Pot!
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Recipe type: Dinner, Entree, Appetizer
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Paleo
Serves: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon sweet red paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, halved and sliced into ¼ inch strips
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ cup broth of choice
  • 1 cup bbq sauce
  • pickled red onions
  • blue cheese, optional topping
  • bacon crumbles, optional topping
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season the trimmed chicken thighs with the spice mixture and rub the spices into the meat to ensure an even coating.
  2. Remove the lid from the Instant Pot, push the sauté button and heat the olive oil for about 2 minutes until it shimmers in the bottom of the pot. Sauté the onion slices for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Next add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute longer to allow it to caramelize. Cancel the sauté function, add the broth and scrape the bottom of the pot well to prevent burning.
  4. Add the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the onion then pour 1 cup of bbq sauce over the chicken.
  5. Secure the instant pot lid and lock the steam valve. Cook on manual high pressure for 20 minutes
  6. When the pot has finished its timer, wait 10 minutes to allow the steam to naturally release.
  7. Using two forks carefully shred the chicken thighs and add extra BBQ sauce if desired.
  8. Serve the Chicken in lettuce cups topped with the pickled onions, bleu cheese and bacon crumbles or serve on Hawaiian slider rolls alongside sweet potato fries or tater tots! This chicken is meant to be versatile for all types of occasions!
ENJOY!!!
Recipe by The Eclectic Kitchen - Crystal Cartier at https://theeclectickitchen.com/2019/05/02/instant-pot-pulled-chicken-lettuce-cups-with-pickled-onions-gluten-free-paleo/