An Amazing Marinated Instant Pot Dr Pepper Chicken Your Family Will Love

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 Dr Pepper chicken recipe is sure to go down well with the whole family.

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What flavors are in dr pepper Chicken Recipe

Dr Pepper has a large variety of flavors which make it unique and different. This popular drink can be used as a marinade which, surprisingly, makes chicken taste amazing!

Dr Pepper is a delicious soda with a wide variety of unique flavors. Whether you prefer bold and tangy notes of cola, sweet and smooth tastes of cherry, or sharp and spicy hints of licorice, Dr Pepper has something for everyone.

And that’s not all! With other intriguing flavors like amaretto almond, vanilla, blackberry, apricot, blackberry, caramel, pepper, anise, sarsaparilla, ginger, molasses, lemon, plum, orange, nutmeg, cardamon, all spice, coriander juniper or birch and prickly ash on offer as well, there really is something for every palate in this rich array of tasty options.

And when you turn this popular drink into a Dr Pepper Chicken Instant Pot recipe, you have the best of both worlds!

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Ingredients needed for Dr Pepper Chicken instant pot recipe

There are a few key ingredients that go into making a great Dr Pepper chicken recipe in the instant pot. First and foremost, you will need some skinless chicken breasts or thighs – preferably thighs since my recipe below calls for thighs. Next, you will need to choose a suitable marinade and sauce. Some popular marinades for this dish include teriyaki, soy sauce, barbecue sauce, or even honey-sriracha sauce. We’ll be using barbecue for this recipe, though.

Additionally, you will need plenty of Dr Pepper to add flavor and moisture to the dish as it cooks. Other optional ingredients may include spices such as oregano or basil, depending on your personal preferences. We’ll stick to basics though here.

With these essential ingredients and a bit of preparation time in the instant pot, you can create a delicious and hearty Dr Pepper chicken meal that is sure to please your whole family!

• 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

Dr. Pepper chicken marinade is a great way to add flavor to your chicken. To make the marinade, simply pour ¼ cup of Dr. Pepper into the pot. You can leave the marinade on their overnight or refrigerate for 2 hours if you like, but this recipe doesn’t call for it!

When you are ready to cook the chicken, simply remove it from the marinade and place into your Instant Pot!

Here is the following recipe to make the 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.

An Amazing Marinated Instant Pot Dr Pepper Chicken Your Family Will Love

This marinated Dr. Pepper Chicken Instant Pot recipe is insanely good! Just 3 simple ingredients, chicken + Dr. Pepper + marinade and you have a meal that the whole family will love! The sweet, sticky Dr. Pepper caramelizes on the chicken as it cooks, creating the most wonderfully flavorful and tender chicken you’ve ever tasted! Serve it over rice or noodles for an easy weeknight meal that everyone will love!

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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!