INSTANT POT® CRISPY CHICKEN CARNITAS
Chicken carnitas made in the pressure cooker are quick and easy! We crisp them up in the broiler, and they are perfect to meal-prep and enjoy for the week! Serve with tortillas, diced onions, chopped cilantro, sauteed cabbage, lime wedges, and anything else you like!
Provided by Margo
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle over chicken breasts on both sides.
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sear chicken breasts, 1 to 2 minutes per side, working in batches so chicken sears rather than steams. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add garlic and onion to the hot cooker; cook and stir until browned evenly on all sides, about 2 minutes. Return chicken to the pressure cooker along with lime juice, chicken broth, cilantro, chipotle pepper with 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, orange zest and juice, and bay leaf. Close and lock the lid. Set timer for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on size of chicken breasts.
- Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, milk, chipotle pepper and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, salt, and garlic powder to an electric blender. Blend chipotle sauce until smooth.
- Release pressure from the cooker using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Transfer chicken breasts to a clean surface and reserve cooking liquid. Shred chicken meat using 2 forks. Place in a large bowl and drizzle 1/4 cup cooking liquid over chicken; toss to coat. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over the surface of a baking sheet. Add chicken to the sheet and drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil on top. Stir to coat evenly.
- Broil chicken in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Toss chicken with 1 to 2 tablespoons reserved cooking liquid and rotate the pan for even broiling. Continue broiling until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes more. Serve with chipotle sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 185.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
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Nickie Garvey
[email protected]I've tried many different carnitas recipes, but this one is my favorite. The chicken is always crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I love that I can make it in the Instant Pot, which makes it a quick and easy meal. I highly recommend this
Robi Shaba
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, but I can always count on this recipe to get a delicious meal on the table in no time. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I love that I can make it in th
Ben Ben
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it!
Tiari Hanner
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal. I would definitely recom
M Ameen
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The chicken was tender, but it lacked flavor. I would recommend adding more seasoning to the chicken before cooking it. I also found that the sauce was a bit too thin. I would recommend thickening it with cornst
Preppyguel123
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder next time, or omitting it altogether if you don't like spicy
Jacqueline Makatura
[email protected]I was skeptical about making carnitas in the Instant Pot, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying
Sija 2
[email protected]I've tried many carnitas recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is perfectly crispy and the sauce is amazing. I love that I can make it in the Instant Pot, which makes it a quick and easy meal. I'll definitely be making this again and
Lalzu Gupta
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I used to spend hours making carnitas in the oven, but now I can have them on the table in under an hour. The Instant Pot makes the chicken so tender and flavorful, and the crispy texture is perfect. I'm so glad I found
Lightning Emu
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with chicken thighs, pork shoulder, and even tofu, and it's always delicious. The crispy texture and flavorful sauce are always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend this recipe!
boy aban
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making
Princess Omalicha
[email protected]Wow, this recipe was a hit! I'm not usually a fan of carnitas, but the crispy texture and flavorful sauce made me a believer. My family loved it too - even my picky eater ate seconds. Will definitely be making this again.