PRESSURE COOKER SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN
This Spicy Mexican Shredded Chicken is extremely easy to make in a pressure cooker or an instant pot, great for meal prep, and the perfect back pocket recipe for easy Mexican dinners! It's also incredibly flavorful, ready to go in just 25 minutes, and naturally gluten-free!
Provided by Lavina
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium high heat. Once hot, place the chicken breasts in the pressure cooker and briefly sear for half a minute on each side.
- Add the minced garlic, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, ground cayenne, smoked paprika, oregano flakes, and the Mexican hot sauce (or red salsa). Stir to combine.
- Lower to heat to medium-low and cover the pressure cooker. Cook for 15-20 minutes (3-4 whistles), and then turn off the heat.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally (this should take 8-10 minutes), then remove the lid of the pressure cooker.
- Use tongs to transfer the chicken breasts to a chopping board or plate and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the sauce in the pressure cooker and add the chopped coriander (if using). Stir to combine.
- Use in quesadillas, tacos, nachos, burritos, sandwiches, wraps, salads, etc. If not using immediately, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 4-5 days.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Select the 'Sauté' function on the instant pot. Once the pot displays 'Hot', add olive oil in the inner pot and heat for a minute. Place the chicken breasts in the pot and briefly sear for half a minute on each side.
- Add the minced garlic, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, ground cayenne, smoked paprika, oregano flakes, and the Mexican hot sauce (or red salsa). Stir to combine.
- Select the 'Cancel' function and close the lid. Make sure that the vent is in 'Sealing' position. Select 'Manual' and adjust the +/- buttons to set the cook time to 20 minutes.
- Once cooking has completed, allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the lid.
- Use tongs to transfer the chicken breasts to a chopping board or plate and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the sauce in the pot and add the chopped coriander (if using). Stir to combine.
- Use in quesadillas, tacos, nachos, burritos, sandwiches, wraps, salads, etc. If not using immediately, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 4-5 days.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3/4 cup, Calories 181 calories, Sugar 2.1g, Sodium 611.3mg, Fat 6.1g, SaturatedFat 1g, UnsaturatedFat 4.0g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 1g, Fiber 0.3g, Protein 22.7g, Cholesterol 73mg
KABOBLESS CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
As the primary caregiver for my grandma, I am trying to cook healthier for her. I am fascinated with Mediterranean cuisine. It is much easier to have chicken and vegetables off the kabob, which inspired this sheet-pan dinner. -Chelsea Madren, Fullerton, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, lemon pepper and Italian seasoning. Pour half the marinade into a separate bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil. Drain chicken, discarding that marinade. Place squash, zucchini, carrot and tomatoes in pan in a single layer. Place chicken on top of the vegetables; pour reserved marinade over top. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
This is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes. Simple, quick, and easy. Serve over rice.
Provided by Michael Scovetta
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix chicken, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables and sauce to a large bowl and wipe skillet clean.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetables; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1265 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
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