Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas

Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas- Crispy chicken carnitas, perfect for meal prep and weeknight dinner!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Broil time 5

Servings

Calories 125kcal

Author Chhavi

Add the Chicken Stock, water or pineapple juice (pick one) to the inner pot of the instant pot.Add Lime Juice.
Check the seasonanig. Add salt.
Place rest of the ingredients- Chicken Breast(Check Notes on frozen chicken),Cilantro,Garlic,Taco Seasoning- Dried Oregano,Cumin & Paprika.
Close the lid. Select pressure cook or manual on HIGH for 10 minutes. Change the Pressure Cooking time as per the details in the Notes.
Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before releasing it.
Open the pot, using 2 forks or handheld whisk, shred the chicken.
Top with more cilantro if desired, serve inside soft tortilla with Salsa.
To make the chicken crispy, toss it in one table spoon of the cooking liquid, 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning.
Broil for 5-10 minutes toll the edges of the chicken are charred.

Check the salt in the taco seasoning and adjust accordingly.

Homemade Taco seasoning- Mix equal parts of ground cumin, paprika, and oregano

If you store leftovers, store the cooked chicken and the liquid. That way, the chicken will stay tender and juicy for a longer.

When you want to eat, broil the chicken as instructed.

Chicken Breast*

You can use Frozen or fresh.The cooking time will depend on the size of the breast.

If using Fresh

6-8 Ounces- 10 minute

9-12 Ounces - 12 minutes

If using Frozen Chicken Breast(they should be separate and not clumped together)

6-8 Ounces- 12 minute

9-12 Ounces - 14 minutes