Step 1

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion and garlic powder, salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Place chicken pieces in the inner pot of your Instant Pot.

Step 3

Sprinkle the prepared spice rub on the chicken pieces. Using a pair of kitchen tongs, toss the chicken with spices to mix together.

Step 4

Add chicken broth into the pot.

Step 5

Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to “sealing”.

Step 6

Set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook/Manual for 5 minutes on high. (NOTE: It took 12 minutes for my IP to come to pressure.)

Step 7

Once the time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes (see Note 2 below), and then carefully turn the valve to venting. Once the pin drops, carefully open the lid.

Step 8

Using a pair of tongs, carefully remove the chicken pieces on to a greased baking sheet, skin side up. (See Note 3 below.)

Step 9

Apply a generous coat of BBQ sauce on the chicken pieces.

Step 10

Broil for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin starts to crisp up and get slightly charred around the edges. Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.