How to Make the Perfect Instant Pot Chicken
The recipe How to Make the Perfect Instant Pot Chicken can be made in approximately 18 minutes. For $1.53 per serving, you get a main course that serves 6. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe has 157 calories, 25g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up avocado oil, chicken breasts, himalayan salt, and a few other things to make it today. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. It is brought to you by Pink When. With a spoonacular score of 70%, this dish is solid. Similar recipes are Perfect Instant Pot Chicken Breasts, Perfect Instant Pot New York Cheesecake, and Instant Pot Carnitas - perfect every time!.
- Serves: 6
- Time: 18 Mins
- Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 21.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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avocado oil | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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chicken breasts | 3.0 | None | |
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bell pepper | 6.0 | servings | None |
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himalayan salt | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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quality stock | 235.0 | milliliters | None |
avocado oil
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
chicken breasts
Qty: 3.0
Metric:
Price: None
bell pepper
Qty: 6.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
himalayan salt
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
quality stock
Qty: 235.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Heat the bottom of the instant pot using saut mode. Once it has heated up, add the oil and seasonings before placing the chicken into the oil in a single layer.
Ingredients:
- seasoning
- chicken
- cooking oil
Equipment:
- instant pot
Step 2: Brown each side for 1-2 minutes to create a rich flavor and then cancel the saut mode.
Step 3: Pour in the stock or broth and deglaze the bottom of the pan. Slide the chicken over to scape up any little browned bits on the pot as this is flavor you want. Return the chicken to a single layer.
Ingredients:
- chicken
- broth
- stock
Equipment:
- frying pan
- pot
Step 4: Twist on the locking lid and ensure the steam valve is set to sealing. Then, select the manual setting to cook for 4 minutes. Be sure to adjust your cooking time depending on the size and thickness of your breasts.
Step 5: When the chicken has finished cooking, allow it to natural pressure release for 10 minutes. When the time is up, carefully release any remaining pressure and remove the lid.
Ingredients:
- chicken
Step 6: Remove your chicken from the instant pot and shred the chicken using forks or a hand mixer. The leftover liquid from cooking can be saved for future recipes if used within 3-4 days. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- chicken
Equipment:
- instant pot
- hand mixer
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Low FODMAP
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156.78 kcal | 7.84% |
| Fat | 3.9 g | 6.0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.77 g | 4.82% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.99 g | 1.66% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 3.43 g | 1.25% |
| Sugar | 3.46 g | 3.85% |
| Cholesterol | 72.32 mg | 24.11% |
| Sodium | 484.52 mg | 21.07% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 24.73 g | 49.45% |
| Vitamin C | 96.72 mg | 117.23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.52 mg | 62.58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.06 mg | 53.16% |
| Selenium | 36.24 µg | 51.76% |
| Vitamin A | 2449.92 IU | 49.0% |
| Phosphorus | 256.67 mg | 25.67% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.85 mg | 18.46% |
| Potassium | 575.34 mg | 16.44% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18 mg | 10.37% |
| Folate | 38.79 µg | 9.7% |
| Magnesium | 38.33 mg | 9.58% |
| Vitamin E | 1.39 mg | 9.28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11 mg | 7.5% |
| Fiber | 1.56 g | 6.26% |
| Zinc | 0.84 mg | 5.61% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5.04% |
| Iron | 0.74 mg | 4.11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23 µg | 3.77% |
| Vitamin K | 3.88 µg | 3.69% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 2.17% |
| Calcium | 10.98 mg | 1.1% |
