Healthy Instant Pot Lime Chicken
Tender, zesty shredded chicken made quickly in the Instant Pot using lime, cumin, and simple seasonings.
Equipment
- Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
- Tongs or fork
- Citrus zester and juicer
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 limes zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot in a single layer if possible.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot.
- Zest and juice the limes, then add both zest and juice to the pot.
- Sprinkle the kosher salt, ground black pepper, and ground cumin over the chicken.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to Manual/High pressure for 25 minutes.
- Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release to fully depressurize.
- Remove the chicken and shred with two forks or use tongs to pull apart; return to the cooking liquid to soak if desired.
- Serve the shredded lime chicken on salads or as a filling for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas.
Notes
- Nutritional information applies to the chicken only.
- Toppings and sides are not included in nutrition values.