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Instant Pot Chicken Tenders Recipe
Chicken tenders have never been so delicious! Cooked in the Instant Pot, they are ready to serve in 15 minutes and make for a great appetizer or main meal.
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 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 ground pepper
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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
- Storage: Store Instant Pot chicken tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store Instant Pot chicken tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Searing/browning the chicken first is completely optional, but it helps seal in moisture, and helps create a crispier texture.
- Use a trivet to cook the tenders. If you place them straight into the pot, the bottoms will burn.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.33pound
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
381mg
(16%)
Potassium
602mg
(17%)
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: 6people
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.