Pressure-Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 09, 2024

This tender chicken with light lime flavor is a natural filling for tacos, but my son Austin also loves it spooned over cooked rice and sprinkled with his favorite taco toppings. —Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida

Can you freeze Pressure-Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken?

Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

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Pressure-Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken

Yield:6 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
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Directions

  1. Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Combine broth, lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes.
  2. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°.
  3. Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to pressure cooker. Stir in lime zest. If desired, serve with cilantro.
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