

Thai Curry: 1 cup canned coconut milk + 1-2 Tbsp. Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot insert, add in the trivet and then place the prepared chicken breasts on top of the trivet. can green enchilada sauce (no need to dilute with water) Seal the chicken breast using toothpicks. orange juice + generous sprinkles of dried thyme/allspice/salt to taste + a handful of fresh sliced garlic and ginger (and hot peppers if desired)Ĭhile Verde: one 10-oz. Jamaican Jerk: 1/2 cup water + 1/4 cup molasses + 2 Tbsp. Lemon Garlic Herb: 1/2 cup water + juice from 1/2 lemon + 2 cloves minced garlic + 1/2 tsp.

Honey Dijon: 1/2 cup water + 1/4 cup whole grain mustard + 1/4 cup honey + hot sauce (if desired) brown sugar + a squirt of srirachaĬuban Mojo: 1/2 cup water + 1/3 cup orange juice + juice from 1/2 lime + 1-2 cloves of minced garlic + 1/2 tsp. Teriyaki: 1/2 cup water + 1/4 cup soy sauce + 1/4 cup orange juice + 1 Tbsp. Simple Salsa: 1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup of your favorite salsaīBQ: 1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce + a splash of apple cider vinegar for extra tang thawed breasts, try starting with about 10 minutes? 1 cup salsa + 1 cup water sounds like a good amount of sauce for 3 lbs worth of insta-chicken.)
#INSTANT POT CHICKEN BREAST TRIAL#
( The optimal time really seems to depend on the size of the chicken pieces, so you may need some trial and error. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. While you shred the chicken, you can optionally turn on Instant Pot's ‘Saute’ mode to reduce the sauce if it is too thin for your taste. Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate and shred into bite-sized pieces with two forks. each), cook for 30 minutes.Īfter the cooking program completes, carefully open the pressure valve (quick release) and remove the lid. each), cook for 15 minutes for extra-large chicken breasts (~1 lb. Place the frozen chicken in the Instant Pot liner, and pour the liquid over the chicken.Ĭlose the lid (with vent set to sealing position), press the ‘Poultry’ button and use the +/- buttons to adjust the cooking time.įor standard chicken breasts (~4-6 oz. In a measuring cup or small bowl, mix together the water and flavorful liquid of your choice.
