New Recipe - Paleo Instant Pot Chicken Breast

 

Paleo Instant Pot Chicken Breast  

Servings: 8

Paleo, Whole30, Clean Eating and Keto 

Equipment Needed: Instant Pot and Trivet, Tongs, Plate

Ingredients:

2 tbsp Avocado Oil or Olive Oil - Divided 

1 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Pepper

1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika 

1 Tbsp Garlic Powder

1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning 

4 Chicken Breast (Just over 2 lbs)

1 cup Chicken Broth 

Directions:

1.  In a small bowl mix all the spices together and set aside

2.  Place chicken breast on a plate and coat both sides with 1 tbsp of avocado or olive oil, add the spice mix to the chicken and rub on both sides to coat it.

3.  Select the “Sauté” setting on the Instant Pot, add the other 1 tbsp of oil into the base of the Instant Pot and when “Hot” brown the chicken breast for 2 minutes on each side. Then remove the chicken and place on a place and put a side.

4. Add the chicken stock to the bottom and stir it around to scrape any bits of the seasoning that is stuck to the bottom.  Then place the trivet inside the pot in the chicken broth.  Place the chicken back in the pot on the trivet, it should be just sitting on top of the liquid and not submerged.

5. Cover your Instant Pot with the lid and set the valve to the “Sealing” position.  Select the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” button, select high pressure and set time for 6 minutes.  Do not release pressure once it’s done cooking, let it steam release naturally for about 20 minutes.  This will help continue cooking the chicken and keep all the moisture and juices in the breasts.  

6.  After 20 minutes do a quick release if the seal is still closed on top, be careful when opening the valve to release any leftover pressure. Once opened make sure to check the temperature of the chicken as it should be 165 degrees inside for it to be ready to eat.  You can serve it at this point with a side or let it rest for another 10 minutes with the lid off and cut it into slices to be used for salads or whatever else. 

Enjoy!!!!