How to Cook Chicken in an Instant Pot
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How to Cook Chicken in an Instant Pot
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Learn how to cook chicken in an Instant Pot for quick and easy meals! This one simple recipe covers instructions for chicken breast, thighs, wings, tenders, legs, and whole chicken, either fresh or frozen. Just check the time chart to see how long to cook each type of chicken in the pressure cooker!
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Ingredients
- chicken breast, thighs, tenders, whole, legs, wings
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- salt and pepper or preferred seasonings
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Instructions
- Place trivet inside the Instant Pot.
- Season chicken and place on the trivet, in a single layer.
- Pour water or broth into the pot, directly over the chicken.
- Seal cooker and set to HIGH pressure. Check time chart in notes for recommended cook time.
- When done, release the pressure valve and wait for pressure to release, then let the chicken rest another 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- How Long to Cook Instant Pot Chicken
- Fresh
- Chicken Breast (Boneless): 8 minutes
- Chicken Breast (Bone-in): 10 minutes
- Chicken Thighs (Boneless): 12 minutes
- Chicken Thighs (Bone-in): 15 minutes
- Chicken Legs (Quarters): 15 minutes
- Chicken Drumsticks: 15 minutes
- Chicken Wings: 10 minutes
- Chicken Tenders: 6 minutes
- Whole Chicken: 20 minutes
- Frozen
- Chicken Breast (Boneless): 12 minutes
- Chicken Breast (Bone-in): 16 minutes
- Chicken Thighs (Boneless): 15 minutes
- Chicken Thighs (Bone-in): 20 minutes
- Chicken Legs (Quarters): 20 minutes
- Chicken Drumsticks: 20 minutes
- Chicken Wings: 15 minutes
- Chicken Tenders: 8 minutes
- Whole Chicken: 25 minutes
- Chicken Breast (Boneless): 8 minutes
- Chicken Breast (Bone-in): 10 minutes
- Chicken Thighs (Boneless): 12 minutes
- Chicken Thighs (Bone-in): 15 minutes
- Chicken Legs (Quarters): 15 minutes
- Chicken Drumsticks: 15 minutes
- Chicken Wings: 10 minutes
- Chicken Tenders: 6 minutes
- Whole Chicken: 20 minutes
- Chicken Breast (Boneless): 12 minutes
- Chicken Breast (Bone-in): 16 minutes
- Chicken Thighs (Boneless): 15 minutes
- Chicken Thighs (Bone-in): 20 minutes
- Chicken Legs (Quarters): 20 minutes
- Chicken Drumsticks: 20 minutes
- Chicken Wings: 15 minutes
- Chicken Tenders: 8 minutes
- Whole Chicken: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
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Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
474mg
(20%)
Potassium
124mg
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
79IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 474mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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