Step 1

Pour 1/2 cup of Dr. Pepper into the pot of the electric pressure cooker. Place the chicken thighs over the Dr. Pepper.

Step 2

Stir together the remaining Dr. Pepper and barbecue sauce. Pour over the chicken thighs.

Step 3

Cover the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. Program for manual or “pressure cook” for 20 minutes.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and using two forks, shred the chicken, removing any bones.

Step 6

Add about 1 cup of the sauce from the pot to the chicken, coating the chicken but not making it soupy.

Step 7

Serve with baked potatoes, buns, sliders, or as it is.