Pressure Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken

  Chicken & Turkey

This tender chicken with a light lime flavor is a natural as a filling for tacos, but my son Austin also loves it spooned over cooked rice and sprinkled with his favorite taco toppings.

Pressure Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 10 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Combine broth, lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes.
  • 2. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°.
  • 3. Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to pressure cooker. Stir in lime zest. If desired, serve with cilantro.
  • 4.
    Freeze option:
    Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 132 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat.

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