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Versatile Instant Pot Chicken Breast With Seven Flavor Profiles

Instant Pot Chicken Breast: Seven Distinct Flavor Profiles

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: PT30M
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

How to cook the most juicy and delicious Instant Pot chicken breast, plus seven flavor options! Using the pressure cooker cooks your chicken breasts quickly, with no need for an oven, and they always come out perfectly.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
  • 1 can coconut milk (400 mL)
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable-based savory umami sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup water or stock
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 chipotle pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine: Place ingredients (excluding those listed for ‘after cooking’) into the Instant Pot.
  2. Pressure Cook: Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  3. Release: Perform a quick pressure release once the timer ends.
  4. Rest: Remove chicken and allow to rest while preparing sauces or veggies.
  5. Reduce/Finish: Select ‘sautee’ to reduce sauces, thicken with cornstarch slurries, or cook added vegetables for 3-5 minutes as required by the specific flavor variation.

Notes

Cook time is based on 7 oz chicken breasts. Adjust to 6 minutes for 5 oz breasts or 10 minutes for 10 oz breasts. Always ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  • Prep Time: PT10M
  • Cook Time: PT20M
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 breast
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg

Keywords: Instant Pot, Chicken Breast, Meal Prep, Easy Dinner, Chicken Recipes

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