Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Yield: 6 servings

Prep: 20

Cook: 25

Total: 45

Taco night just got even better (and quicker!) with the juiciest, most flavorful shredded salsa chicken!

5 stars (15 ratings)

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup restaurant-style salsa
½ cup Mexican beer, such as Modelo*

For serving

Tortillas, flour or corn
Pico de gallo
Sliced avocado
Sliced jalapeños

Equipment

Instant Pot

Instructions

Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting.
Season chicken with 1 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat canola oil; working in batches, add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side; set aside.
Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic, chipotle chili powder, cumin and oregano until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in salsa and beer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Return chicken to the pot and gently toss to combine.
Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 8 minutes for chicken thighs or 13 minutes for chicken breasts. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
Remove chicken from the Instant Pot® and shred using two forks; season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
Serve immediately in tortillas with desired toppings.

Notes

*Chicken stock can be used for Mexican beer as a non-alcoholic substitute.

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