THE BEST INSTANT POT CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE

 INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs or Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 6 ounces (180ml) chicken stock divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 1 pound (453g) skinless boneless chicken breast 3 fillets

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl mix together the mixed herbs (or Italian seasoning), paprika, coriander, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the chicken stock into a paste.
2. Put the chicken breasts in a bowl and coat the fillets in the paste.
3. Select the sauté setting of the Instant Pot, add in the oil into the instant pot insert and when hot brown the chicken fillets on both sides (about 2 mins on either side).
4. Remove the chicken fillets from the Instant Pot insert, and set aside on a plate.
5. Add the remaining chicken stock into the Instant Pot insert, and scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot from frying with a silicone or wooden spoon.
6. Place the trivet inside before adding the chicken fillets on top of the trivet.
7. Cover your Instant Pot and set the valve to the SEALING position.
8. Select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 5 minutes. 
9. Let the steam release naturally for about 8 minutes (10 minutes for thicker chicken breasts) before quick releasing then opening.
10. Do remember to check the temperature of the chicken using a  Meat thermometer.