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Instant Pot Zesty Lime Shredded Chicken

Instant Pot Zesty Lime Shredded Chicken

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 -8 servings
Author Edited Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (organic, if possible)
  • Juice from 3 medium-sized limes
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa I used Drew's Organics Medium
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Add butter or ghee to Instant Pot and press Sauté button
  2. Sauté chicken breasts for about a minute (they should be completely raw still)
  3. Add lime juice, salsa, and seasonings on top of chicken, and press Cancel on Instant Pot
  4. Place lid on Instant Pot, and make sure dial is set to Sealing
  5. Press Poultry button and let chicken cook for the allotted time
  6. Once chicken has finished cooking, do a Quick Release: press Cancel and turn dial to Venting
  7. Shred chicken with forks or slice and store in a glass container