Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipes

INSTANT POT CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Using at least a 6qt instant pot, add all ingredients for the chicken into the pot, except the cilantro. Close the lid, seal the pressure valve, then set on manual/high for 15 minutes.
• Once the time is up, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes (don't touch it), then manually release the rest of the pressure (by flipping the valve). Remove lid.
• Shred the chicken breast (either remove and shred or shred in pot using 2 forks); then add the cilantro into the pot. Stir everything together to coat.
• Serve as desired, top with desired garnishes.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and cilantro mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium high heat.* Working in batches, add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

INSTANT POT CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Arrange chicken pieces in bottom of Instant Pot.
• Combine cilantro, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, chili powder and kosher salt. Pour over chicken.
• Seal Instant Pot according to manufacturer's instructions and cook on Poultry cycle for 10 minutes.
• Cool according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Serve chicken and lime sauce over hot cooked rice or rice noodles.
• Top with chopped avocado and serve with lime wedges.

INSTANT POT® CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, cilantro, and juice of 1 lime in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onion rings and cook until soft and translucent. Add diced tomatoes with liquid. Drain chicken from marinade and add to Instant Pot®. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 6 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks. Return to the Instant Pot® and mix with tomato sauce.
• Add chicken mixture to taco shells and add preferred toppings. Slice remaining lime and add lime slices to each taco plate.

INSTANT POT CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Using at least a 6 quart instant pot, add all ingredients to the chicken into the pot except cilantro.
• Close lid and seal the pressure valve, then set on manual/high for 15 minutes.
• When time is up, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then manually release the rest of the pressure by flipping the valve. Remove lid.
• Shred the chicken breast (either remove and shred or shred in pot using 2 forks). Then add the cilantro into the pot and stir everything together to coat.
• Serve with rice or flour/corn tortillas, quinoa, limes, and colby jack cheese.