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Pressure-Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken

2 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 10 min. Cook 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida

Tested by Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jan. 09, 2024

This tender chicken with light lime flavor is a natural filling for tacos, but my son Austin also loves it spooned over cooked rice and sprinkled with his favorite taco toppings. —Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida

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Can you freeze Pressure-Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken?

Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

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Pressure-Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken

2 reviews
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 10 min
Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
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Directions

  1. Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Combine broth, lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes.
  2. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°.
  3. Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to pressure cooker. Stir in lime zest. If desired, serve with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 132 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.

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