How to make Instant Pot buffalo chicken
For this recipe, we make the Instant Pot do all the work! Here’s all you need to do:
Throw the chicken in to pressure cook for 20 minutes Whip up the easy homemade buffalo sauceShred the cooked chicken and discard the juicesSauté the chicken with the sauce for a few minutes
With very little hands on time, you’ll be amazed by how much flavor is packed into this easy recipe!
Slow cooker option for this buffalo chicken
For those of you who don’t have an Instant Pot or if you just prefer the slow cooker, we’ve provided instructions in the recipe card notes below. You’ll just throw the chicken in to slow cook for three hours on high or six hours on low. After shredding the chicken and discarding the liquid, just saute the chicken in the sauce for a few minutes on the stovetop.
An easy homemade buffalo sauce
The buffalo sauce in this recipe is to die for! Easy to make and addicting, here’s a look at the ingredients:
Hot sauce – Use any brand you like, but our go-to is the original Frank’s red hot. It has simple ingredients and a vinegar flavor that’s perfect for this recipe.Ghee – Provides a buttery flavor and it helps the chicken absorb the sauce when you saute it. Nutritional yeast – Thickens the sauce and provides a little “cheesy” flavor without the dairy.Lemon juice – Adds a little tang and balances out the sauce.Seasonings – A little smoked paprika, garlic powder and sea salt to get some smoky depth of flavor.
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Your turn to make this insanely easy recipe
This shredded chicken smothered in homemade buffalo sauce is so good! We know you’ll love the bold buffalo flavor and we think this might be your new favorite healthy chicken recipe. If you try it, be sure to leave a comment below and let us know how it goes. Also, take a pic to share on Instagram. Tag us @realsimplegood, we love to see what you’re cooking!
