Chicken Carnitas
Serves 620 mins prep45 mins cook
A simple recipe for Chicken Carnitas cooked in an Instant Pot, seasoned with a blend of spices and served with vegetables on tortillas.
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1: Sear whole chopped garlic and onion. 2: Add cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, taco seasoning, chicken bouillon, dash of cayenne, and couple bay leaves. 3: Add pineapple juice and juice from a whole lime. 4: Mix in boneless skinless chicken thighs. 5: Set pressure cooker to high for 20 minutes, or simmer for about 45 minutes. 6: Remove and shred chicken on baking rack, soak with remaining broth from the pot, and then broil in oven for about 5 minutes or until nicely seared/charred. 7: Slice bell pepper, onion, and jalapenos. Place veggies on baking rack, oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic, and cumin. 8: Sear in broiler until slightly charred and softened. 9: Assemble chicken and seared veggies on corn or flour tortilla, add fresh veggies like shredded cabbage, and top with your choice of salsa, crema, and sour cream.View original recipe