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Instant Pot Chicken Tenders Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Tenders are seasoned with Italian spices and cooked in chicken broth for tender, juicy results. Optional browning before pressure cooking adds flavor and seals moisture. Cooking under high pressure for a short time makes this a convenient recipe for quick chicken tenders that can be served with sauces or sides.
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
181 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% 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.