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Grapefruit-Cilantro Instant Pot Chicken

a delicious shredded chicken recipe in a rich, tropical sauce. Perfect for tacos and salads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 Chicken Thighs Skin On, Bone Removed
  • 3 TBSP Avocado Oil Plus more for Instant Pot
  • 1 Large GrapeFruit Peeled
  • 2 TSP Cumin Powder
  • 1 TSP Lime Juice
  • 1.5 TBSP Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 Bundle Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Blend oil, grapefruit, cumin, lime juice, salt, and cilantro together for about 30 seconds.
  • Heat Instant Pot over the sear function and add in a little oil to the bottom of the pot. Add in chicken, skin down and sear for a few minutes. Pour in the sauce over the chicken, place lid on, and set Instant Pot to Poultry function for 25 minutes with the vent seat to Seal.
  • Once Instant Pot has finished cycle, manually release the steam. Shred the chicken and plate with a generous amount of the sauce. Enjoy in tacos, salads, and more!

Notes

This recipe can be made in a crockpot as well! Simply sear the chicken thighs on the stove top, and add chicken and sauce to crock pot on low setting for 6 hours or high setting for 4 hours.