How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Crispy Edges?

About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 223.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Pressure Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Crispy Edges easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 8 steps.

Pressure Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Crispy Edges

Name: Pressure Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Crispy Edges
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 to taste Black Pepper; 2 lb Chicken Breast; 0.25 cup Chicken Broth; 0.5 tsp Chili Powder; 1 whole Chipotle Peppers in Adobo; 1 leaf Dried Bay Leaves; 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 0.5 bunch Fresh Cilantro; 5 cloves Garlic; 1 pinch Garlic Powder; 1 tbsp Ground Cumin; 0.25 cup Lime Juice; 0.5 cup Mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Milk; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Orange; 1 whole Orange Juice; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Salt & Pepper; 1 whole Yellow Onion

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These chicken carnitas combine cumin, chili powder, oregano, chipotle, citrus, garlic, and cilantro for a spicy, fragrant flavor with bright orange and lime notes. The chicken is cooked in an Instant Pot, then broiled until crisp and served with a creamy chipotle mayonnaise; it makes a flavorful filling for tacos, bowls, or a casual dinner.

Prep25 mins
Cook35 mins
Serves10
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Crispy Edges, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

50 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 47 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 14 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 89 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed: 1 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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43
Heart Health: 64
Metabolic: 16
Digestive: 41
Inflammatory: 62
Performance: 43
General Wellness

1

Combine cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; sprinkle over both sides of the chicken breasts.
2

Turn on a multifunctional pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot, and select the Sauté function. Add olive oil; sear the chicken breasts in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
3

Add the onion and garlic to the pot; cook and stir until translucent and golden, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot; add cilantro, lime juice, chicken broth, orange zest and juice, chipotle pepper with adobo sauce, and bay leaf. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4

Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, chipotle pepper with adobo sauce, milk, salt, and garlic powder in a blender; blend until smooth. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve.
5

Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
6

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Coat a baking sheet with oil.
7

Transfer the chicken breasts to a work surface; reserve the cooking liquid. Shred the chicken using 2 forks and place it in a large bowl. Drizzle reserved cooking liquid over the chicken; toss to coat. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet; drizzle with the remaining oil, tossing to coat.
8

Broil the chicken in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Toss the chicken with reserved cooking liquid; rotate the baking sheet. Continue broiling until the chicken is crispy, 5 to 7 minutes more. Serve with chipotle sauce.

About This Recipe

Pressure Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Crispy Edges is made with 20 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 223.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Pressure Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Crispy Edges made of?: The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. The full list of 20 is above.
How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Crispy Edges?: About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 223.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Pressure Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Crispy Edges easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 8 steps.
Is Pressure Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Crispy Edges healthy?: Pressure Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Crispy Edges has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 223.31 calories and 22.0 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 149.55 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.69 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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