The Best Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe

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Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 5
Serves: 3
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The Best Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe

Craving a ridiculously **Juicy Chicken Breast** that's ready in minutes? This **Easy Chicken Recipe** for the **Instant Pot Chicken Breast** is your answer! This **10 Minute Chicken** recipe delivers perfectly cooked, flavorful chicken every time, making it ideal for a **Quick Chicken Dinner** any night of the week. A **Simple Chicken Recipe** that is also dairy, egg, nut and soy free!

Dietary Information

dairy-free
egg-free
nut-free
soy-free
fish-free
shellfish-free
sesame-free
low-carb
high-protein

Servings:

3
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. 1

    In a small bowl mix together the mixed herbs (or Italian seasoning), paprika, coriander, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the chicken stock into a paste.

  2. 2

    Put the chicken breasts in a bowl and coat the fillets in the paste.

  3. 3

    Select the sauté setting of the Instant Pot, add in the oil into the instant pot insert and when hot brown the chicken fillets on both sides (about 2 mins on either side).

  4. 4

    Remove the chicken fillets from the Instant Pot insert, and set aside on a plate.

  5. 5

    Add the remaining chicken stock into the Instant Pot insert, and scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot from frying with a silicone or wooden spoon.

  6. 6

    Place the trivet inside before adding the chicken fillets on top of the trivet.

  7. 7

    Cover your Instant Pot and set the valve to the SEALING position.

  8. 8

    Select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 5 minutes. 

  9. 9

    Let the steam release naturally for about 8 minutes (10 minutes for thicker chicken breasts) before quick releasing then opening.

  10. 10

    Do remember to check the temperature of the chicken using a  Meat thermometer. 

Nutrition Information
Per serving
NutrientAmount
Calories282 kcal
Protein35 g
Fat13 g
Sodium202 mg

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