Once the timer has finished, release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes and then manually let off the remaining steam. The Instant Pot will take 6-7 minutes to come to pressure. Select the Pressure Cook button and adjust the time to 10 minutes on HIGH. Add a cup of chicken stock, sliced garlic and dried thyme to the Instant Pot. Cut the chicken breasts into two pieces (cut the thickest part of the breasts to make them a little thinner and more even). You can use a 6-quart or 8-quart Instant Pot.
#INSTANT POT CHICKEN BREAST RECIPES HOW TO#
Here are some handy step-by-step photos of how to make classic chicken salad with the help of the Instant Pot.
#INSTANT POT CHICKEN BREAST RECIPES FULL#
You will find the full recipe with ingredients and nutritional breakdown in the recipe card below. We recommend to season after you’ve mixed all the ingredients. You can leave it out but it does add a lil’ something. Onion powder – adds a little umami, savory flavor.This is optional if you don’t have any on hand. Garnish with herbs – Fresh herbs like parsley or dill are great for adding to a chicken salad.Toasted Almonds – You can use any nuts (pecans are often used in a chicken salad) and make sure to toast them slightly to bring out the nuttiness.For a sharper taste, use diced shallots or red onions. Green Onion – Green onions (scallions) add savory, aromatic flavor without being too pungent.Celery – This crunchy vegetable is a classic addition but if you’re not a fan, feel free to swap for radish, cucumber or carrots – anything crunchy.Other fruit can be used like diced apple, blueberries, nectarines or peaches. We love it diced up so you get little bits of sweetness coming through in every bite. Grapes – You can use red or green seedless grapes.Adding a little hot mustard will give the salad extra kick wholegrain mustard will give it a great twist. Dijon Mustard – this adds a little tang, spice and depth to the dressing.Sour cream – Many recipes call for just mayonnaise but we find that mixing in some sour cream or yogurt lightens up the flavor and saves on a few calories. We recommend using light or lower-fat sour cream here.Some people prefer sweeter mayo while others like the less sweet brands, which is what we used as grapes add enough sweetness. Mayonnaise – This is the key ingredient in the dressing so it will dictate the overall flavor.Chicken Breasts – we used two large chicken breasts, which are enough for about 4-6 serves free-range chicken will have the best taste! The meat is pressure cooked in chicken stock infused with garlic and thyme.The ingredients for this Instant Pot chicken salad are pretty simple but let’s go over some tips and swap options:
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