Instant Pot Honey Lime Chicken

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index than honey.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos is a soy-free alternative.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: drumsticks

Drumsticks are usually more affordable and flavorful.

Juice two limes into honey and whisk together with garlic, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Place 1.5 pounds of frozen chicken tenders into the Instant Pot.

Pour the honey and lime mixture over the chicken.

Add 0.5 cup of salsa verde on top of the chicken.

Seal the Instant Pot and set to pressure cook for 6 minutes with a 6-minute natural pressure release.

After cooking, remove the chicken to shred it.

Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and simmer the sauce until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Shred the chicken and mix it with the thickened sauce before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens