If you love the flavour of Dr Pepper then you are going to love this quick and easy Instant Pot Dr Pepper Chicken recipe. Whether you’e looking for a different taste for your chicken and rice dish or you fancy Dr Pepper chicken on a roll, this recipe is sure to go down well with the whole family.
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What flavors are in dr pepper
Dr Pepper has a large variety of flavors which make it unique and different. Dr Pepper is a popular drink and when used as a marinade it can make Chicken taste amazing! Here are the different flavors found in Dr Pepper, cola, cherry, licorice, amaretto almond, vanilla, blackberry, apricot, blackberry, caramel, pepper, anise, sarsaparilla, ginger, molasses, lemon, plum, orange, nutmeg, cardamon, all spice, coriander juniper, birch and prickly ash.
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Ingredients needed for Dr Pepper Chicken?
- 1 family pack (about 4 pounds) skinless chicken thighs
- 1 (18 ounce) bottle sweet barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper, divided
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How to make dr pepper chicken marinade
Pour ¼ cup of Dr. Pepper into the pot of the electric pressure cooker.
Place the chicken thighs over the Dr. Pepper.
Stir together the remaining Dr. Pepper and barbecue sauce.
Pour your Dr Pepper marinade over the chicken thighs.
Cover the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. Program for manual or “pressure cook” for 20 minutes.
When the cooking cycle is complete, allow the electric pressure cooker to naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes before a quick release of the remaining pressure.
Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and using two forks, shred the chicken, removing any bones.
Add about 1 cup of the sauce from the pot to the chicken, coating the chicken but not making it soupy.
Serve with baked potatoes, buns, sliders, or as it is.
Cooking Instant Pot Dr Pepper Chicken
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Instant Pot Dr Pepper Chicken Recipe
This Instant Pot Recipe is not your typical dish for Chicken. This a quick and easy meal to be loved by whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 family pack (about 4 pounds) skinless chicken thighs
- 1 (18 ounce) bottle sweet barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper, divided
Instructions
Pour ¼ cup of Dr. Pepper into the pot of the electric pressure cooker. Place the chicken thighs over the Dr. Pepper.
Stir together the remaining Dr. Pepper and barbecue sauce. Pour your Dr Pepper marinade over the chicken thighs.
Cover the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. Program for manual or “pressure cook” for 20 minutes.
When the cooking cycle is complete, allow the electric pressure cooker to naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes before a quick release of the remaining pressure.
Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and using two forks, shred the chicken, removing any bones.
Add about 1 cup of the sauce from the pot to the chicken, coating the chicken but not making it soupy.
Serve with baked potatoes, buns, sliders, or as it is.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 109Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 150mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g
About Angela Milnes
Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and adults. Angela has also taught cooking classes and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Instant Pot Table. Follow her on Pinterest!
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