Instant Pot Mini Recipes Chicken

June 04, 2023 Post a Comment

Instant Pot Lemon Herb Chicken Easy Chicken Recipes from easychickenrecipes.com

Description

If you’re looking for an easy, delicious, and versatile weeknight dinner, look no further than Instant Pot Mini Recipes Chicken. This recipe is packed with flavor and cooked in a fraction of the time it would take to roast in the oven. We’ve included some of our favorite seasonings, but you can use whatever you have in your pantry. Serve it over rice or noodles, or your favorite grain. Add a side of steamed veggies for a complete meal.

Prep Time

This Instant Pot Mini Recipes Chicken only requires 10 minutes of prep time. All you need to do is season the chicken, chop the vegetables, and set the Instant Pot. The rest is hands off and you can have a delicious dinner in no time.

Cook Time

The total cook time for this Instant Pot Mini Recipes Chicken is 30 minutes, but you can reduce this time even further if you’re in a rush. Simply reduce the cook time to 15 minutes and you’ll have a flavorful and tender chicken dish that’s ready in half the time.

Ingredients

This Instant Pot Mini Recipes Chicken requires only a few simple ingredients: two pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, one onion, two cloves of garlic, one tablespoon of olive oil, one teaspoon of dried oregano, one teaspoon of dried thyme, one teaspoon of paprika, one teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of black pepper, and one cup of low-sodium vegetable broth.

Instructions

1. Begin by seasoning the chicken with oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

2. Cut the onion into wedges and mince the garlic. Set aside.

3. Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add the chicken to the Instant Pot and sauté for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next, add the vegetable broth and stir to combine.

5. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the steam release valve to the “sealing” position. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

6. Once the cooking time is complete, quick release the steam and open the lid. Serve the Instant Pot Mini Recipes Chicken over rice or noodles and enjoy!

Equipment

You’ll need an Instant Pot to make this Instant Pot Mini Recipes Chicken. If you don’t have one, most kitchen stores carry them or you can find them online.

Notes

This recipe is designed for an Instant Pot Mini, but it can easily be adapted for a larger model. Simply adjust the cooking time accordingly. For example, if you’re using a 6-quart Instant Pot, increase the cooking time to 20 minutes.

Nutrition: Per Serving

This Instant Pot Mini Recipes Chicken yields four servings. Each serving contains approximately 240 calories, 8 grams of fat, 28 grams of protein, and 4 grams of carbohydrates.

Recipe Tips

For a spicier version of this Instant Pot Mini Recipes Chicken, add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix. You can also add other vegetables, such as bell peppers or mushrooms, to the Instant Pot. Just make sure to increase the cooking time if you add more ingredients.

If you’d like to make this dish even easier, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of fresh chicken. Simply shred the meat and add it to the Instant Pot with the broth. Reduce the cooking time to 10 minutes and you’ll have an equally delicious meal.