Instant Pot Chicken Tenders Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
181 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Chicken Tenders Recipe
Description
This Instant Pot Chicken Tenders Recipe uses basic seasonings such as Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to flavor the chicken. The tenders can be browned briefly using the sauté function or stovetop before pressure cooking, which enhances texture and flavor by sealing in juices.
The chicken tenders are placed on a trivet inside the Instant Pot with low-sodium chicken broth added for moisture. Cooking for six minutes under high pressure produces tender meat. After cooking, natural pressure release and a resting period ensure even cooking and moisture retention.
The tenders pair well with a variety of dipping sauces and can be part of a meal or a snack. This recipe offers a straightforward, hands-off method for moist chicken tenders with seasoning that complements many dishes.
According to the notes, leftovers can be refrigerated for three days or frozen up to three months. Using a trivet prevents burning bottom meat. Searing is optional but recommended for texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloin
- 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
Instructions
- Combine the seasonings in a bowl and season both sides of each chicken tender to taste.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté (you can also do this step stovetop) and brown the chicken tenders on each side for 1-2 minutes. This step is optional but seals in moisture and adds flavor.
- Place trivet inside the Instant Pot, then layer in the chicken tenders.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, directly over the chicken.
- Put on the lid, seal the cooker, and set to cook on HIGH pressure for 6 minutes.
- When the cooking time is done, release the pressure valve and wait for pressure to release, then let the chicken rest another 5 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Store cooked chicken tenders in airtight containers; refrigerate 3 days, freeze 3 months.
- Searing chicken before pressure cooking is optional but adds flavor and seals moisture.
- Cooking on a trivet prevents burning; avoid placing chicken directly on pot bottom.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.33pound | |
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 381mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 602mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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