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Easy Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp. cumin
  • 2 tbsp. oregano
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup lime juice
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken in the bottom of your the Instant Pot.
  2. Stir together spices and then sprinkle over the chicken.
  3. Pour the liquid over the chicken and stir it all around.
  4. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and cook at high pressure for 8 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
  5. Preheat the broiler to high.
  6. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and slice or shred it, then place it on a large baking sheet.
  7. Broil for a few minutes until it starts to crisp, then flip the chicken over and broil for a few more minutes.
  8. Serve with taco/fajita fixings, or with peppers and onions and cauliflower rice!