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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
5 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner

Ingredients

  • 6 - 8 chicken thighs Foster Farms brand, bone-in skin-on or boneless skinless
  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoons dried oregano Mexican variety, rubbed to break into smaller bits
  • 3/4 chile powder
  • 3/4 teaspoons cumin ground
  • 3/4 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 onion peeled, sliced into large rings
  • 1 jalapeño halved
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • orange zest and juice of 1/2
  • lime zest and juice of 1
For serving: small flour tortillas, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, salsa, lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. Remove the skin from the chicken thighs and discard or save for another use (like making crispy chicken skin in the oven!).
  2. Add salt, oregano, chile powder, cumin, and black pepper to a small bowl, stirring to combine. Season chicken all over with the seasoning mix.
  3. Place onion rings in the bottom of an Instant Pot in an even layer. Place chicken on top of the onion rings, then tuck jalapeno halves and garlic cloves between the chicken. Top with citrus zest, then pour citrus juice down the side of the Instant Pot, so it reaches the bottom of the pot without disturbing all the spices.
  4. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Release the pressure naturally (up to 15 minutes), and using a tongs, transfer chicken to a large container. Shred meat using two forks, then season to taste with salt. Discard the bones. Strain the cooking liquid, then return the liquids to the pot. Using the saute function, reduce the sauce until thick (about 8 to 10 minutes). Toss shredded chicken in the sauce, then check for seasoning one last time.
  5. To serve, warm flour tortillas on the stovetop. Top tortillas with the chicken filling, chopped onion and cilantro and salsa. Finish with a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • *I used New Mexican chile powder here, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand.