Instant Pot Bourbon Barbecue Chicken

Add 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey to a bowl.

Add 1/4 cup pure maple syrup to the bowl.

Add 1 cup ketchup to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon onion salt to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika to the bowl.

Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and thick.

Take 2 to 3 tablespoons of the sauce and place it into a smaller bowl for later use.

Add 3 pounds of chicken drumsticks to a zip-top plastic bag.

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the bag.

Seal the bag and mix the chicken with the sauce until well coated.

Refrigerate the bag for 1 hour to marinate.

After 1 hour, remove the chicken from the refrigerator.

Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.

Layer the marinated chicken drumsticks on the trivet in the pot.

Pour the reserved sauce over the chicken in the pot.

Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to sealing position.

Press the poultry button and set the timer for 15 minutes.

After cooking, allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release.

Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a serving dish.

Brush the chicken with the reserved sauce from the smaller bowl.

Layer another row of chicken on top and brush with more sauce.

Repeat the process until all chicken is coated with sauce.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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