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Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas

This Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas Recipe is made with citrus, adobo, and a mix of warm spices. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 193 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 lbs chicken breast 900g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 7 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 chipotle pepper the ones in adobo sauce, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce the sauce from the chipotle peppers
  • 1/4 cup orange juice about one medium orange juiced
  • 1/4 cup lime juice about 2 limes juiced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions
 

  • Set Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Heat olive oil and cook chopped onion for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
    2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, 7 cloves garlic
  • Mix cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Rub onto chicken breasts.
    1/2 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoon chili powder, 2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Add seasoned chicken to the pot, and sear both sides for about 3-4 minutes per side. Pour in chicken broth, orange juice, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, bay leaves, adobo sauce, and the chopped up adobo pepper. Close the lid, set to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” on high for 15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
    2 lbs chicken breast, 2 chipotle pepper , 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 bay leaves
  • Remove chicken and shred with forks. Optionally, broil in the oven on high for 5-7 minutes for crispy edges.
  • Enjoy in tacos, burritos, or over rice with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 702mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 214IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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