Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken Tacos
These Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken Tacos are a quick and flavorful twist on taco night. The chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with zesty citrus and savory garlic, making it a family-friendly meal.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Tongs
- Forks
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 6-8 Foster Farms Bone-in Skin-on Chicken Thighs (or boneless skinless)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- ¾ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano rubbed between your fingers to break into smaller bits
- ¾ teaspoon chile powder
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 onion peeled and sliced into large rings
- 1 jalapeno halved
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ orange zest and juice
- 1 lime zest and juice
For Serving
- small flour tortillas
- chopped onion
- chopped cilantro
- salsa
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Remove the skin from the chicken thighs and discard or save for another use.
- Add salt, oregano, chile powder, cumin, and black pepper to a small bowl, stirring to combine. Season chicken all over with the seasoning mix.
- Place onion rings in the bottom of an Instant Pot in an even layer. Place chicken on top of the onion rings, then tuck jalapeno halves and garlic cloves between the chicken. Top with citrus zest, then pour citrus juice down the side of the Instant Pot.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Release the pressure naturally (up to 15 minutes).
- Using tongs, transfer chicken to a large container. Shred meat using two forks, then season to taste with salt. Discard the bones.
- Strain the cooking liquid, then return the liquids to the pot. Using the saute function, reduce the sauce until thick (about 8 to 10 minutes). Toss shredded chicken in the sauce, then check for seasoning one last time.
- To serve, warm flour tortillas on the stovetop. Top tortillas with the chicken filling, chopped onion, cilantro, and salsa. Finish with a squeeze of lime.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the seasoned chicken sit for 10 minutes before cooking. You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a quicker prep.