Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup chicken stock

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Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Servings
3 servings
Calories
237 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe

Isaac Lopez

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This instant pot chicken breast recipe uses Mediterranean spices and gives you juicy and tender chicken breast every time. It’s simple, easy and quick!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast 2 to 3 pieces
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chicken stock

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Instructions

Mix onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt and black pepper in a small bowl.
Pat dry the chicken on both sides. Rub the spice mix on both sides of the chicken breast.
Press the "saute" function on the instant pot and add the olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer them to a plate.
Add the chicken stock to the instant pot and scrape the bottom to get the brown bits.
Place the trivet in the instant pot and place the chicken breasts on the trivet.
Lock the lid and make sure the valve is on "sealing". Press the "pressure cook" button and make sure it's on "high".
Set the timer for 6 minutes on instant pot. It will take about 5-10 minutes for the instant pot to come to pressure.
Once the cooking time is up, do a natural pressure release for 5 minutes. Then turn the valve to "venting" and do a quick pressure release.
Open the lid and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

Make a light lunch with some
Mediterranean salad
or
Mediterranean potato salad
.
Slice it and turn it into a wrap with some pita, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and
homemade tzatziki sauce
.
Have it as a complete meal with some
instant pot brown rice
or
oven roasted vegetables
.
The cooking time will change and instead of 6 minutes of high pressure cooking, it will be 8 minutes plus 10 minutes of natural pressure release.
Since the recipe calls for seasoning and searing the chicken on both sides, this recipe cannot be made with frozen chicken. If you have frozen chicken, let it thaw completely before using it in the recipe.
Make sure
6 minutes in enough for a regular sized chicken breast.
Add ¼ to ½ tsp cayenne pepper to your spice mix.
Serving suggestions:

Make a light lunch with some Mediterranean salad or Mediterranean potato salad. Slice it and turn it into a wrap with some pita, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and homemade tzatziki sauce. Have it as a complete meal with some instant pot brown rice or oven roasted vegetables.
Make a light lunch with some Mediterranean salad or Mediterranean potato salad.
Slice it and turn it into a wrap with some pita, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and homemade tzatziki sauce.
Have it as a complete meal with some instant pot brown rice or oven roasted vegetables.
If using bone-in chicken breast, The cooking time will change and instead of 6 minutes of high pressure cooking, it will be 8 minutes plus 10 minutes of natural pressure release.
Can I make this with frozen chicken? Since the recipe calls for seasoning and searing the chicken on both sides, this recipe cannot be made with frozen chicken. If you have frozen chicken, let it thaw completely before using it in the recipe.
Make sure not to overcook the chicken. 6 minutes in enough for a regular sized chicken breast.
Like your chicken spicy? Add ¼ to ½ tsp cayenne pepper to your spice mix.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 1009mg (42%) Potassium 641mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 224IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	237kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	4g	1%
Protein	33g	66%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	98mg	33%
Sodium	1009mg	42%
Potassium	641mg	14%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	224IU	4%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	26mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%