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20) Cilantro Lime Chicken for Tacos

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts trimmed
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 8 small tortillas salsa, shredded lettuce, diced onion, avocado

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Turn Instant Pot to Sauté; heat olive oil and sear chicken 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
  3. Add garlic, chicken broth, and lime juice; scrape brown bits from the bottom.
  4. Lock lid, set Manual/Pressure Cook high for 8 minutes for thighs (10 minutes for breasts).
  5. Quick release pressure, then shred chicken with two forks in the pot.
  6. Stir in chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning. Serve in tortillas with toppings.