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Cilantro Lime Pulled Chicken

Bright, garlicky, herb-packed pulled chicken made in the Instant Pot in 35 minutes — a meal-prep workhorse for tacos, rice bowls, lettuce wraps, and salads.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lime juice fresh-squeezed
  • 5 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 small jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Blend the broth, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, cumin extract, paprika, salt, and white pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce into the Instant Pot insert. Add the chicken breasts in a single layer; most of the chicken should be submerged. Seal the lid.
  • Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Allow a 10-minute natural release, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
  • Use two forks to shred the chicken right in the pot (or shred on a plate and return to the pot). Stir the chicken back into the sauce.
  • Stir in the chopped cilantro until evenly distributed. Serve warm with white rice or in lettuce wraps.