Big Family Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Directions

1. 1
   Pour 1/2 cup of Dr. Pepper into the pot of the electric pressure cooker.
2. 2
   Place the chicken thighs over the Dr. Pepper.
3. 3
   Stir together the remaining Dr. Pepper and barbecue sauce.
4. 4
   Pour over the chicken thighs.
5. 5
   Cover the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. Program for manual or “pressure cook” for 20 minutes.
6. 6
   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. 
7. 7
   Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and using two forks, shred the chicken, removing any bones.
8. 8
   Add about 1 cup of the sauce from the pot to the chicken, coating the chicken but not making it soupy.
9. 9
   Serve with baked potatoes, buns, sliders, or as it is.