7 ways to cook chicken in an Instant Pot

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The possibilities that surround an Instant Pot chicken dinner are endless­—and we aren’t speaking metaphorically here. It never fails to surprise, impress, and inspire us just how many exciting chicken recipes are out there . . . and how even the simplest of dinners can have the ability to feed an atmosphere of delight and conviviality.
These Instant Pot chicken recipes epitomize everything that we love about chicken—fresh, simple, and incredibly budget-friendly. Now we finally understand why little chickens have a habit of shouting out "Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!"
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Instant Pot rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken from the supermarket is one of the greatest food inventions of all time. What else can you pick up in a quick stop and serve as is for a satisfying meal or use as a convenient ingredient in any number of satisfying recipes? With an Instant Pot, you can have that same convenience and cut down on your spending by cooking it yourself. Get the recipe here.
Instant Pot chicken breast
Having cooked chicken on hand makes it easy to whip up any number of satisfying meals in minutes. With an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker, cooking up a bunch of chicken couldn’t be easier. With the recipe below, you can make tender chicken breast that’s ready to use in everything like chicken salads, chicken enchiladas, pasta dishes, pot pies, or soups. Get the recipe here.
Instant Pot chicken thighs
Sometimes it seems like chicken breasts get all the love, but the dark meat thighs are where most of the rich, meaty, chicken flavor lies. This is a simple and convenient method for cooking chicken thighs in an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker. By itself, this recipe may seem a bit dull, but this method produces tender, flavorful meat that is perfect to have on hand to fill out salads, soups, or casseroles in a flash. Get the recipe here.
Instant Pot chicken legs
The Instant Pot, and other electric pressure cookers, make serving dinner unbelievably easy. The recipe below is so simple and quick, you’ll want to do it regularly. Fortunately, the resulting crispy, tender chicken legs are tasty enough that you’ll be happy to put them on your table often. Get the recipe here.
Instant Pot butter chicken
Indian cuisine has a knack for taking a basic protein, like chicken, and giving it an incredibly addictive taste. The secret is in the spices that come together to balance each other, and provide a backbone of flavor for the dish. Indian dishes can often be time-consuming to prepare, but this Instant Pot recipe makes it easy and fast to create this mildly spicy favorite. Get the recipe here.
Instant Pot lemon chicken
Everyone should have a simple and quick-to-cook lemon chicken recipe in their repertoire. The recipe below is exactly that. It cooks up fast in the Instant Pot and is loaded with lemony flavor. Serve it over pasta or mashed potatoes for an instantly satisfying meal. Get the recipe here.
Instant Pot teriyaki chicken
Chicken teriyaki is one of those dishes that seems to be universally loved. No matter how you make it, it is easy to cook, but cooking it in an Instant Pot makes it even easier. Serve it over steamed rice with broccoli or another green vegetable on the side. Get the recipe here.
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