Instant Pot Whole Chicken

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for a whole chicken in the Instant Pot:

Ingredients:

• 1 (3-4 pound) whole chicken
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 cup chicken broth or water

Instructions:

1. Firstly, Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
2. Then, in a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
3. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get it into the cavity as well.
4. And then, place the chicken in the Instant Pot, breast-side up.
5. Pour the chicken stock into the Instant Pot.
6. Set the Instant Pot to the “Seal” position.
7. Cook on the “Pressure Cook” or “Manual” setting for 20 minutes.
8. Let the Pressure of the Instant pot naturally release for 10 minutes, then quickly release.
9. Open the lid and transfer the chicken to a serving platter.
10. Finally, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Enjoy!

Frozen Chicken Instant Pot

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for cooking frozen chicken in the Instant Pot:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup chicken broth or water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Firstly, place the frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the chicken broth or water, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Then mix the chicken breasts with the mixture.
4. And then, close the lid of the Instant Pot and turn the valve to “Sealing.”
5. Cook on the “Pressure Cooking” setting for 15 minutes.
6. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then you can let it go
7. Open the lid and transfer the chicken breasts to a serving platter.
8. Finally, serve the chicken with your favorite side dishes.

Enjoy!

Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Here’s a simple recipe for making butter chicken in an Instant Pot:

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

Instructions:

1. Finally, turn the Instant Pot to the “Sauté” setting and melt the butter.
2. Add the onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until browned.
3. After this step, add ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. And then, stir in the tomato paste, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another minute.
5. Stir in the chicken, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
6. Set the Instant Pot to the “Seal” position.
7. Cook on the “Pressure Cooking” setting for 10 minutes.
8. After that, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
9. Open the lid and shred the chicken with two forks.
10. Finally, serve the butter chicken over rice or with naan bread, topped with fresh cilantro.

Enjoy!

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Here’s a simple recipe for making teriyaki chicken in an Instant Pot:

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts (cut into small piecess)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for serving

Instructions:

1. Firstly, in a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water.
2. Turn on the “Sauté” setting.
3. Then, add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
4. And then, add the garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and teriyaki sauce.
5. Turn on Instant Pot’s “Seal” setting
6. Cook on the “Pressure Cooking” setting for 10 minutes.
7. Release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes, then quickly release.
8. Open the lid and turn the Instant Pot back to the “Sauté” setting.
9. Stir the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes.
10. Finally, serve the teriyaki chicken over rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Enjoy!

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Salsa Chicken Instant Pot

Here’s a simple recipe for making salsa chicken in an Instant Pot:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth or water
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

Instructions:

1. Firstly, place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the salsa, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Then, pour the salsa mixture over the chicken breasts.
4. Then add the chicken broth.
5. Turn on Instant Pot’s “Seal” setting
6. Cook on the “Pressure Cooking” setting for 10 minutes.
7. After that, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
8. Open the lid and transfer the chicken to a serving platter.
9. Finally, serve the salsa chicken with your favorite sides, topped with fresh cilantro.

Enjoy!

Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Here’s a simple recipe for making orange chicken in an Instant Pot:

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless small piecess chicken breast
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• Add sesame and green onions for serving

Instructions:

1. Firstly, in a small bowl, mix together the 1/2 cup of cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix the chicken pieces and cornstarch mixture evenly.
3. Then, turn the Instant Pot to the “Sauté” setting and add the vegetable oil.
4. Add the chicken and fry for about 5 minutes.
5. After that, in a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and orange zest.
6. Pour the orange sauce over the chicken in the Instant Pot.
7. Set the Instant Pot to the “Seal” position.
8. Cook on the “Pressure Cooking” setting for 15 minutes.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp of cornstarch and 2 tbsp of water.
10. Turn the Instant Pot back to the “Sauté” setting and stir in the cornstarch mixture.
11. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Sauce needs to thicken.
12. Finally, serve the orange chicken over rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Enjoy!

Bbq Chicken Instant Pot

Here’s a simple recipe for making BBQ chicken in an Instant Pot:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup BBQ sauce, divided
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for serving

Instructions:

1. First of all, place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Pour 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce over the chicken.
4. Add the chicken broth or water.
5. Then, close the lid of the Instant Pot and turn the valve to “Sealing.”
6. Cook for 10 minutes. You can use the “Manual” or “Pressure Cooking” setting of the instant pot for this.
7. Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes
8. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and brush with the remaining 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce.
9. Finally, serve the BBQ chicken with your favorite sides, topped with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Enjoy!

Honey Garlic Chicken Instant Pot

Here’s a simple recipe for making honey garlic chicken in an Instant Pot:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• Chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top

Instructions:

1. Firstly, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Turn the Instant Pot to the “Sauté” setting and add the butter.
3. Then, sdd the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
5. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the Instant Pot.
6. And then, close the lid of the Instant Pot and turn the valve to “Sealing.”
7. Cook on the “Pressure Cooking” setting for approximately 7-8 minutes.
8. In a bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water.
9. Turn the Instant Pot back to the “Sauté” setting and stir in the cornstarch mixture.
10. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir constantly
11. Finally, serve the honey garlic chicken over rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Enjoy!

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken

Here’s a simple recipe for making buffalo chicken in an Instant Pot:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for serving

Instructions:

1. Firstly, Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Place the chicken in the Instant Pot.
3. Then, pour the buffalo sauce and chicken broth or water over the chicken.
4. After that, close the lid of the Instant Pot and turn the valve to “Sealing.”
5. Cook for 7-8 minutes on the “Manual” setting.
6. Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes
7. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and shred with two forks.
8. Finally, serve the buffalo chicken on buns, topped with extra buffalo sauce and fresh parsley or cilantro.

Enjoy!

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Instant Pot Mexican Chicken

Here’s a simple recipe for making Mexican-style chicken in an Instant Pot:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

Instructions:

1. First, season the chicken with salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, basil, and pepper.
2. Place the chicken in the Instant Pot.
3. Then, pour the salsa and chicken broth or water over the chicken.
4. Close the lid of the Instant Pot
5. Turn on “Sealing”.
6. After that, cook on “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” setting for 10 minutes.
7. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and shred with two forks.
8. Finally, serve the Mexican-style chicken in tacos, topped with fresh cilantro.

Enjoy!