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Instant Pot Chicken Breast (fresh) — High Pressure, 8-10 min

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Pressure: High

Cook Time: 8-10 min

Overview

Instant Pot Chicken Breast (fresh): High pressure for 8-10 min, 5 min natural, then quick. Target: 165°F internal. Add 1 cup liquid. Season before cooking. Shreds easily.

Key Details

  • Pressure: High
  • Cook Time: 8-10 min
  • Release: 5 min natural, then quick
  • Internal Temp Target: 165°F
  • Add 1 cup liquid. Season before cooking. Shreds easily.

Why This Matters

  • Instant Pot/pressure cooker cuts cooking time by 60-70%
  • Set it and forget it — no monitoring needed
  • Tenderizes tough cuts of meat quickly
  • Energy efficient compared to oven cooking

How To

  1. 1Add liquid to inner pot (minimum 1 cup)
  2. 2Seal lid, set to High pressure for 8-10 min
  3. 35 min natural, then quick
  4. 4Add 1 cup liquid. Season before cooking. Shreds easily.
  5. 5Always check internal temperature for meats

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cooking-tempsinstant-potpressure-cookerinstant-pot-chicken-breast-fresh

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Frequently Asked Questions

8-10 min on High pressure. 5 min natural, then quick. Add 1 cup liquid. Season before cooking. Shreds easily.