Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a fiesta of taste. This recipe features tender chicken infused with zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, and aromatic spices, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it in tacos, over rice, or as a refreshing salad topping, and enjoy the burst of flavors that will leave your family craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping garlic and cilantro.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with cumin and chili powder.
- Set Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode; add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the pot and sear for 2 minutes on each side until golden.
- Pour in chicken broth and squeeze lime juice over the chicken. Close the lid, set to 'Manual' mode, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking time is up, perform a quick release of steam. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot with chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot over rice or in tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or use different spices based on your preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days; reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth.