These Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas Tacos are a quick and delicious way to enjoy flavorful shredded chicken with your favorite toppings. The Instant Pot makes the chicken tender and flavorful, and you can customize your tacos with a variety of toppings.
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs. 1 onion, chopped. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon cumin. 1 teaspoon chili powder. 1/2 teaspoon oregano. 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup chicken broth. Juice of 2 limes. 2 bay leaves. Tortillas for serving. Toppings of your choice e.g., salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro.
Instructions: Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to the chicken thighs to make them taste better. Season the chicken thighs and put them in the Instant Pot with the chopped onion, minced garlic, lime juice, and bay leaves. Add the chicken broth. Position the valve so that it seals, then close the Instant Pot lid. After 20 minutes of high pressure cooking, let the pressure drop naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully take the chicken out of the Instant Pot and use two forks to shred it. You can broil the shredded chicken in the oven for a few minutes if you like it crispy. Put the shredded chicken on tortillas and top them with your favorite things. Enjoy your Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas Tacos!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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