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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken

Servings: 4
Author: Brittany Williams

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or stock

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine the chicken, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it inside of the refrigerator. Allow chicken to marinate for 4 to 12 hours.
  • Preheat an electric pressure cooker using the Sauté function, press the button multiple times until the display panel reads MORE. When the display panel reads HOT add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom of the pot. 
  • Allow the breasts to cook for 5 minutes on each side. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth, then place the lid on the pressure cooker. Make sure the vent valve is in the SEALING position. Select the MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK function and HIGH PRESSURE. Use the +/- buttons until the display reads 6.
  • When the cooker beeps to let you know it's finished, let it naturally release the pressure for 5 minutes before switching the vent valve from the SEALING to the VENTING position. Use caution while the steam escapes, it's hot. 
  • Carefully remove the chicken from the cooker and serve warm.