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    Published: Oct 14, 2021 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Best Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

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    Best instant pot chicken recipes that are packed full of flavor, aromatic, and delicious. This collection of pressure cooker chicken recipes are suitable for beginners, easy, quick, and ready in under 25 minutes. Learn how to cook chicken in instant pot.

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    Best Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

    The best instant pot chicken recipes are simple, easy, and quick. These recipes are packed full of flavor, tasty, and beginner-friendly.

    Pressure cooker chicken recipes are quick and these ones are ready in under 25 minutes.
     
    They are budget-friendly, make use of few ingredients, and are family dinner-focused.

    The chicken produced are packed full of flavor, and delicious. No bland or boring chicken here.

    Chicken is high in protein, nutritious, and delicious which makes it a healthy meal option.

    You will love these instant pot chicken recipes that are tried and trusted.

    How To Cook Chicken In Instant Pot

    Not only can you cook fresh chicken in instant pot, but you can also cook frozen chicken in it. In fact, pressure cookers are great for cooking food from frozen.

    To cook chicken in instant pot, first of all, clean the chicken and pat dry with a kitchen towel.

    Season the chicken and if you have time, put it in the fridge to marinate.

    Cook- Saute and pressure cook for the stated cooking time.

    Serve and enjoy.

    The above is a general guide and the below recipes have their own different cooking instructions so follow the unique instructions.

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    How Long To Cook Chicken In Instant Pot

    So, how long to cook chicken in instant pot can vary based on the sizes, if cooking on low or high pressure, size of the instant pot, and more but some basic cooking times for instant pot chicken are as follows:

    For how long to cook chicken thighs in instant pot is between 12 - 15 minutes depending on the size and thickness, if cooking bone-in or boneless chicken thighs, skin on or skinless.

    The time for cooking chicken leg in the instant pot is between 8 - 12 minutes depending on if cooking drumstick only, or leg quarters.

    How long to cook chicken breast in an instant pot is between 5-10 minutes depending on the size and thickness.

    To cook chicken wings in an instant pot takes 12 minutes of pressure cooking on high.

    How long to cook a whole chicken in an instant pot is between 30 -60 minutes depending on the size and if the chicken was spatchcocked or not.

    Note that the above cooking guide does not take into account the time it takes for the instant pot to come to pressure.

    The best way to know if the chicken is well cooked and safe to eat is to check with an instant thermometer. Insert the thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken and if the internal temperature at this thickest point is 165F/75C or more then it is safe to eat.

    Can you overcook chicken in instant pot?

    Yes, it is possible to overcook chicken in a pressure cooker so it is important to follow the cooking time stated in recipes and also to ensure the right pressure release is applied that is quick release or natural pressure release.

    How To Store

    To store, leave the chicken to cool completely before putting them in an airtight container or sealable freezer bag then store in the refrigerator.

    It will last up to 5 days in the fridge so remember to label with name and date so you are sure of the eat by date.

    If stored in the freezer, It will last up to 6 months. Label with name and dates before freezing so you are aware of the date to consume it.

    You can reheat chicken in the microwave, or oven.

    Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipes

    Instant Pot Chicken Breasts Recipe
    Easy instant pot chicken breast recipe that is juicy, well seasoned and flavorful. This pressure cooker chicken breasts is tender, moist, delicious, quick and easy to make using fresh or frozen chicken breast. It's the best instant pot chicken breasts recipe!
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    Instant Pot Chicken Breast sliced up in a white plate
    Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
    Instant pot shredded chicken so flavorful, tender and tasty. This pressure cooker shredded chicken can be made with chicken breasts or chicken thighs, fresh or frozen and requires just 4 ingredients. Learn how to make shredded chicken in instant pot pressure cooker in quick, easy steps.
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    Instant Pot Chicken Curry
    This instant pot chicken curry recipe / pressure cooker chicken curry is quick, easy and super delicious. It’s packed full of flavour, rich, creamy, healthy and satisfying. This Indian chicken curry takes just 30 minutes in total to get ready (including preparation and cooking time) and can be paired with any sides of choice.
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    Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli
    Instant pot chicken and broccoli recipe that is so easy to make, quick and super delicious! This pressure cooker chicken and broccoli stir fry makes use of few ingredients, cooks in one pot and is perfect served on white rice or noodles.
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    Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
    Easy instant pot chicken and rice recipe that is flavorful, delicious and ready in less than 20 minutes. This pressure cooker chicken and rice is a one pot dish made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs but you can also use chicken breast. Let me show you a step by step guide plus video on how to make chicken and rice in instant pot.
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    Instant Pot Orange Chicken
    Instant pot orange chicken so flavorful, sweet and delicious. This pressure cooker orange chicken is ready in less than 30 minutes and better than takeout. Let me show you a step by step guide of how to make flavourful, tender orange chicken in the pressure cooker.
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    orange chicken garnished with sesame seeds
    Instant Pot Chicken Paella (Pressure Cooker Paella)
    Instant pot chicken paella recipe. This is a simple but super delicious paella made in the IP. Learn how to make pressure cooker paella
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    Instant Pot Chicken Paella (Pressure Cooker Paella)

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    Instant Pot Chicken Thigh Recipes

    Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
    Instant pot chicken thighs recipe! Well seasoned, juicy, tender pressure cooker chicken thighs recipe that can be made with fresh or frozen chicken. This is a step by step guide with video on how to make chicken thighs in instant pot.
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    5 pieces Instant pot chicken thighs served on white plate.
    Instant Pot Boneless Chicken Thighs
    This instant pot boneless chicken thighs recipe is simple, easy, and quick. You will love this pressure cooker boneless skinless chicken thighs that are well seasoned, flavorful, tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection.
    We like serving it with potatoes, or rice, vegetables, and gravy for a delicious dinner.
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    Instant Pot Bbq Chicken Thighs From Fresh or Frozen
    Instant pot bbq chicken thighs recipe. This pressure cooker chicken thighs can be cooked from fresh or frozen. It is juicy and delicious.
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    Instant Pot Bbq Chicken Thighs From Fresh or Frozen
    Instant Pot Butter Chicken
    Easy to make instant pot butter chicken curry so creamy, packed full of flavour and delicious. This pressure cooker butter chicken recipe is quick and you can get it ready in less than 30 minutes! Pair this classic Indian cuisine with instant pot brown rice or basmati rice for delicious weeknight dinner.
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    butter chicken with rice in a white plate garnished with coriander

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    Instant Pot Chicken Wings

    Instant pot chicken wings
    This instant pot chicken wings is juicy, tender and super delicious. You can make this recipe from fresh or frozen chicken wings and it takes just 30 minutes to prep and cook. This instant pot buffalo chicken wings can serve as great appetizer or dinner paired with sides.
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    Instant Pot Buffalo Wings
    Simplify your Buffalo wing game and use an Instant Pot to get impeccable wings that hold together when handled but fall off the bone at first bite.
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    Instant Pot Buffalo Wings

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    Instant Pot Whole Chicken and Legs

    Instant Pot Bbq Chicken
    Instant pot bbq chicken recipe that is easy and quick. This pressure cooker bbq chicken is tender, juicy, sweet, spicy and packed full of flavor. Let me show you how to make bbq chicken in instant pot.
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    Instant pot Chicken Drumsticks
    Instant pot chicken drumsticks ! So juicy, tender, delicious with crisp skin. This pressure cooker chicken drumsticks recipe is well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Let me show you how to make the best instant pot chicken drumstick recipe.
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    Instant pot pressure cooker chicken drumsticks
    Instant Pot Whole Chicken (Quick and Easy)
    The easiest instant pot whole chicken recipe ever! Juicy, moist, flavorful and super delicious. This instant pot roast chicken takes just 30 minutes to cook in the instant pot, takes little effort and is the best instant pot whole roasted chicken recipe. It's low carb, keto and healthy. No instant pot? you can use any pressure cooker or to use oven, check out my simple whole roasted chicken recipe.
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    What To Serve With

    Instant pot chicken can be served with a variety of foods including:

    Rice - Spicy rice, basmati rice, jasmine rice

    Potatoes - boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes

    Vegetables - Instant pot carrots, broccoli

    Pasta - Spaghetti, Linguine, Mac and Cheese, Noodles.

    Tips

    • Pat chicken dry before seasoning.
    • Cooking time will vary depending on the brand, model, and size of the pressure cooker. The bigger ones require more water to pressure cook and thus might take longer to come to pressure.
    • If cooking a large quantity, you can cook in batches.
    • The recipes can be made ahead and stored.

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    Best Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

    Best instant pot chicken recipes that are packed full of flavor, aromatic, and delicious. This collection of pressure cooker chicken recipes are easy, quick, and ready in under 25 minutes. Learn how to cook chicken in instant pot.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time22 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, British
    Keyword: best instant pot chicken recipes, how long to cook chicken in instant pot, how to cook chicken in instant pot, instant pot chicken recipes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 214kcal
    Author: Kemi

    Equipment

    • Instant pot pressure cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg (2lb) Chicken
    • ½ tablespoon Paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon Rosemary
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper or black pepper
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

    Instructions

    • Season the chicken - Add paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, parsley, and salt to the chicken and mix till well combined. Set aside.
    • Switch on the instant pot and put it on saute setting.
      Add oil in the pot then add in the chicken pieces in a single layer.
      Brown the sides for about 3 minutes each on each side.
    • When the sides are browned, take the chicken pieces out of the instant pot onto a plate. 
    • Switch off the instant pot then add water into the pot.
      Deglaze the pot by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits stuck in the pot.
      When you've deglazed the pot, put a trivet in it then arrange the browned chicken on the trivet.
    • Cover the pressure cooker with its lid, turn the sealing valve into 'sealing'. 
    • Set it to manual pressure cook for 5 minutes and afterward do 5 minutes natural pressure release.
      When the IP is depressurized, open the lid and take out the chicken pieces. 
    • Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    Check the body of the post for the other easy instant pot chicken recipes.
    • Pat chicken dry before seasoning.
    • Cooking time will vary depending on the brand, model, and size of the pressure cooker. The bigger ones require more water to pressure cook and thus might take longer to come to pressure.
    • If cooking a large quantity, you can cook in batches.
    • The recipes can be made ahead and stored.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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