Description
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is a versatile and effortless dish that delivers tender, flavorful chicken in minutes. Perfect for meal prep or quick dinners, this recipe infuses the chicken with aromatic herbs and zesty lemon, creating a delicious base for various meals.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water or chicken broth
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 sprig rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the Instant Pot: Place trivet in InstantPot. Add 1 cup water or chicken broth.
- Season the chicken: Place chicken breasts in Instant Pot; sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon zest. Squeeze 1 lemon half over chicken; add garlic, thyme, and rosemary to Instant Pot.
- Seal and set the Instant Pot: Place top on InstantPot; twist to seal and lock. Turn Steam Release Valve to “sealing.” If using frozen chicken breasts, set InstantPot to cook at High Pressure for 14 minutes. If using fresh, set for 12 minutes.
- Natural release: After cooking is complete, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. After that, manually release the pressure by turning the Steam Release Valve to “venting.”
- Shred the chicken: Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl; shred using two forks. If desired, squeeze remaining lemon half over chicken, and toss with ¼ cup cooking liquid.
Notes
- You can use frozen chicken breasts by increasing the cooking time as specified.
- The cooking liquid can be water, chicken broth, or dry white wine for added flavor.
- For a Mexican twist, add 1 teaspoon cumin, trade the lemon for lime, and substitute cilantro for the thyme and rosemary.
- Store cooked shredded chicken covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 83mg
