Mexican Poblano Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

MEXICAN POBLANO INSTANT POT CHICKEN

Steps:

• In an instant pot (or large dutch oven to go even faster) drizzle in a little oil and heat to saute or medium high heat on the burner.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper on each side of the chicken and place top down in the pan, depending on how many will fit. Allow the chicken to brown and turn over. Cook until just golden again and remove to a plate.
• Repeat with all remaining chicken.
• Turn the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
• Add the peppers and onions and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until tender.
• Sprinkle in the cumin and garlic, and cook for another minute.
• Add the chicken back in as well as the chicken stock and juice.
• Allow to come to a simmer on the saute mode and then turn off the saute and turn on the pressure cooking button, setting the timer for 35 minutes. If you're using a dutch oven, bring to a simmer and then pour the liquid and place the chicken into the instant pot.
• Once the cooking is done, allow to rest for 5 minutes and then do a quick release and shred the chicken on a cutting board. Place the meat back in the instant pot and toss with the peppers and juices.
• Serve with tortillas, salsa, etc

INSTANT CHICKEN MOLE POBLANO

Steps:

• Combine rice, water, and salt in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered and undisturbed, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• While rice cooks, blend mole and broth in a blender until smooth, then bring to a boil in a 12-inch skillet, stirring occasionally. Add chicken, then reduce heat and cook at a bare simmer, uncovered, turning chicken once, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes total (sauce will thicken slightly).
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INSTANT POT® BRISKET BARBACOA WITH POBLANO PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Season both sides of the brisket with salt and pepper.
• Combine red onion, chipotle peppers, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon in a blender. Blend until chipotle sauce is smooth.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. When display shows Hot, add 2 tablespoons avocado oil. Using tongs, place a brisket half into the pot and sear, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer meat to a plate and set aside. Repeat with remaining brisket half.
• Add 1/4 cup beef broth to Instant Pot® and deglaze using a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits. Select Cancel to turn it off. Return brisket pieces to the pot. Pour chipotle sauce mixture over the brisket. Pour remaining beef broth on top and add bay leaves. Place lid on the Instant Pot® and set valve to Sealing. Select Meat/Stew setting on and set timer for 1 hour.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 20 to 30 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Remove meat to a platter and shred the meat with 2 forks. Remove bay leaves from Instant Pot®. Remove 2 cups of liquid from the pot and set aside; discard remaining liquid. Add reserved liquid to the pot and return shredded meat. Leave on Warm setting until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add poblano peppers and white onion and saute until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve meat with poblano peppers and onion on top.