Want Chicken to Be Ready in No Time? Here are 10 Best Instant Pot Chicken Recipes That The Whole Family Will Enjoy! (2020)

The ingredients you will need are:

• Four boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 1/4 lbs
• Half cup all-purpose flour
• A dash of salt, pinch of pepper,
• Two tbsp butter, two tbsp olive oil
• 12 ounces button mushrooms sliced finely, two tsp minced garlic,
• 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 3/4 cup chicken stock
• Half cup heavy cream, and two tsp finely chopped fresh parsley.

Method of Making:

• To make this dish, take all-purpose flour and add salt and pepper to it.
• Coat the chicken breast in this mixture and put aside. Put the oil in the pot and add chicken breast.
• Cook each side for 3-4 minutes or until turns golden. You may need to cook them in batches.
• After this, add mushrooms and butter to the pot and stir-fry them for 2 minutes.
• Next, add garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and saute for 30 secs.
• Afterward, place the chicken breasts back along with the chicken stock and set the pressure high for 10 minutes.
• Please take out the chicken and put it on the plate, and add cream to the pot. Select the saute mode and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Finally, pour the mushroom sauce on the chicken and garnish it with parsley.

The ingredients required to make this dish are:

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• One and a half tsp kosher salt, one tbsp unsalted butter
• One finely chopped small yellow onion, three large minced cloves garlic
• One tbsp minced fresh ginger, one tbsp garam masala
• One tsp ground chili powder, one tsp ground cumin, one tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne, one can no salt added tomato sauce
• One can light coconut milk and half cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt.

Method of Making:

• Start by sprinkling salt on the chicken breast and place it aside. Next, put the butter in an Instant Pot and set the settings to saute.
• After this, add the onion, garlic, and ginger, along with all the dried spices like garam masala, chili powder, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne.
• Cook this mixture for about five minutes until the onions turn brown and soft.
• Afterward, put the chicken in the mixture and stir it while covering with onions and spice's gravy.
• Often stir it and cook until it starts turning to golden color. Before turning the pressure to high, add in the tomato sauce and a dash of salt.
• Cook the chicken for about eight minutes on high flame and vent to release the pressure quickly.
• Now, pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer until it thickens. Do not forget to set the mode to saute.
• Cook to cook it in this mode for 10 minutes. Then, turn the pot off and let it cool for 4-5 minutes.
• After this, stir in the greek yogurt and serve with hot naan or rice.

The ingredients need to make this recipe are:

• Boneless chicken cut into bite-size, three tbsp ghee or cooking oil
• One small chopped green chili pepper, one-inch ginger finely chopped
• Five cloves of chopped garlic, one finely chopped medium-sized onion
• Two finely chopped medium-sized tomatoes, 1/3 cup of water
• One tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of cilantro to garnish
• The dried ingredients and spices are one black cardamom
• Two bay leaves, six cloves, half tbsp cumin seeds
• Two tsp coriander powder, half a tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/4 turmeric powder, one tsp salt, and half tsp garam masala.

Method of Making:

• Start by cutting the chicken into cubes. Heat the oil in the pot by adjusting it to the saute mode.
• Add all the dry spices and stir-fry them for about 30 secs until the aroma comes out.
• After this, chopped green chili, onions, ginger, and garlic to the pot and stir them for nearly four minutes or turning golden brown.
• Next, add chopped tomatoes and stir them until they become soft and turn into gravy form.
• Then, put the chicken in and stir it for 5 minutes. This will add flavor to the chicken and make it juicy.
• Next, pour in the water and stir it with the chicken.
• Now set the settings to the high flame for about 5 minutes; this will turn the chicken tender.
• When it releases the pressure, turn the flame off and drizzle some lemon juice on the top. Serve it with rice and enjoy.

The ingredients you will need are:

• 14 ounces canned tomatoes, 5-6 chopped garlic cloves
• One tsp minced ginger, one tsp turmeric powder
• Half tsp cayenne powder; one tsp smoked paprika powder
• One tsp kosher salt, two tsp garam masala
• One tsp cumin powder, four ounces butter
• Four ounces heavy cream, and one pound boneless chicken thighs.

Method of Making:

• To get started, put chicken in the pot and all the spices, except for the butter, cream, and one teaspoon of the garam masala, as this will be required for the sauce.
• Cover the lid and set the pressure to high for approx. 10 minutes.
• When the pot releases the pressure, open the lid, and remove the chicken.
• Put it aside and by using an immersion blender, blend all the spices well.
• After this, butter, cream, cilantro, and garam masala and mix it well so that all the flavors are well combined.
• Next, add the chicken in the gravy and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes. Serve it with plain rice and pickle.

The ingredients you need to make this dish are:

• One lb. Skinless and boneless chicken thighs
• One finely sliced onion in medium size, six whole dried Kashmiri chilies
• Three cloves of garlic, half-inch ginger, three tbsp red wine vinegar
• One tbsp turmeric powder, one tbsp coriander powder
• Half tsp cumin powder, one tbsp garam masala powder
• One tsp salt, one tsp sugar, two tsp olive oil, two tbsp chopped cilantro.

Method of Making:

• To get started with this recipe, set the instant pot to saute mode, and add oil.
• Next, put onions in it and stir them for 2 minutes or until turns translucent. Place them aside and let them cool down.
• Turn the pot off and take transfer the onions to the blender.
• Then, add all the spices along with ginger-garlic paste, pre-soaked chilies with their liquid, and red wine.
• Blend all the spices and make it a smooth puree. You may also add half a cup of water.
• After this, turn the pot on again and add the spice mixture along with chicken pieces.
• Mix it well and coat the chicken well in this mixture. Close the lid now, and cook it on high-pressure for about six minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
• Lastly, open the lid and sprinkle fresh cilantro on the top. Serve it with garlic bread or plain rice.

The ingredients you need to make this amazing recipe are:

• 1 pound boneless chicken cubes or cut to bite-size, 3-4 tbsp oil, one onion in cubed shape
• 2 chopped tomatoes, two tbsp ginger, and garlic paste
• Half tsp turmeric, half tsp chili powder
• Half tsp coarsely crushed coriander seeds, half tsp crushed cumin seeds
• Half tsp chili flakes, salt according to your taste, half cup curd
• One capsicum or green bell pepper cut into cube form, and chopped coriander leaves for garnish.

Method of Making:

• Set the setting to the saute mode for about five minutes and add in oil. Next, add onions and stir-fry them till they turn translucent.
• After this, add tomatoes, ginger paste, garlic paste, chicken cubes, and seasoning. Mix all the ingredients well and cook for 2 minutes.
• Afterward, add curd into it and cover the vent.
• Cook it for about twenty minutes and check the chicken with a fork if it has become semi-tender.
• Now, add cubed capsicum and set the flame to medium-high. Cover the lid and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
• After this, open the vent and check if the chicken has become tender and juicy. If not, cook it for another 7 minutes.
• Lastly, garnish it with freshly chopped coriander and green chilies. You can serve it with plain rice or naan.

The ingredients you need to make this recipe are:

• 2 lbs. chicken cut into bite-size, two tbsp vegetable oil.
• For the sauce, you need 1 cup orange juice without sugar
• One tablespoon grated ginger, six minced cloves of garlic
• One tablespoon of rice wine, half a cup of tomato sauce
• ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup lite soy sauce, one tablespoon sriracha sauce, and zest from one orange.
• To make cornstarch slurry, you will require two tablespoons of cornstarch and two tablespoons of orange juice,
• For garnishing your need, four sliced green onions, and extra orange zest.

Method of Making:

• To get started with this recipe, marinate the chicken with garlic-ginger paste, black pepper, brown sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Keep it aside for 15 minutes.
• Next, take the instant pot and add in the orange juice, sriracha sauce, and minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, white sugar, brown sugar, and rice wine.
• Let it simmer for 6-7 minutes until the sauces become thick.
• After this, keep the sauce aside, put some oil in the pot, and turn the high flame mode. Put the chicken in and cook it for about 7 minutes or until it turns to a golden brown.
• Now, close the vent and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes so that it becomes tender.
• Now add tomato sauce puree and the orange juice mixture into the chicken. Stir it well to distribute the flavor evenly.
• Whisk the slurry mixture and add in order to make the sauce thicken. You can adjust the consistency according to your preferences.
• Now, cook on saute mode for a few more minutes and simmer it for 2 minutes so that the chicken becomes juicy and flavorful.
• Garnish it with onions and lemon zest. You can serve it with fried rice and noodles as aside.

The ingredients required to make these sliders are:

• Burger buns
• Boneless chicken breast
• BBQ sauce of your choice.

Method of Making:

• Start by adjusting the mode of the pot to steam. Put in the chicken breast and one cup of water.
• Next, close the vent and cook it for nearly 15 minutes.
• Once the chicken becomes tender, drain the extra water and shred it with a fork.
• After this, mix the shredded chicken in the sauce and apply this mixture on the buns along with the salad of your choice.

The ingredients you need are:

• Baby carrots,
• Garlic, ghee, honey, cumin,
• Black pepper.

Method of Making:

• Place the carrots in the pot along with water and set the pressure to high for 3 minutes.
• This will soften the carrots, let the pressure release naturally. Take out the carrots and air-dry them.
• Next, add the ghee in the pot and heat it.
• After this, add garlic and saute it for a minute before adding salt, pepper, cumin, and honey.
• Cook the sauce until consistency thickens. Lastly, add the carrots and coat them well in the sauce.

The ingredients you will require are:

• Potatoes,
• Cold water,
• Unsalted butter, whole milk, and salt.

Method of Making:

• Start by placing the potatoes in the pot and add water. Set the temperature to high for 7 minutes or until the potatoes softens.
• After this, take the potatoes out and mash them. Add butter in the pot and heat it.
• Next, add a few drops of milk and mix potatoes in it.
• Gradually add milk until the desired consistency is achieved.
• Lastly, add salt and pepper and mix all the ingredients well.