Instant Pot Mexican Chicken

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are lower in calories, and banana peppers are often cheaper.

Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, chili powder, and cumin.

Heat grapeseed oil in the Instant Pot on sauté mode.

Sear the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot until browned on one side, then flip and sear the other side.

Turn off sauté mode and switch to manual pressure cooking for 20 minutes.

Add organic low-sodium chicken broth to the Instant Pot.

Place the chicken breasts back inside and seal the lid.

Let the chicken sit for one hour after cooking before opening the lid to tenderize it.

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