Instant Pot Mexican Chicken

Name: Instant Pot Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Coriander; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs; 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 12 ounces Mexican Beer (such as Modelo)

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

This Instant Pot Mexican Chicken is tender, juicy, and full of warm spices. It's the perfect versatile recipe for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, nachos, and more!

Updated at: Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:09:45 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories189.6 kcal (9%)

Total Fat8.4 g (12%)

Carbs2.5 g (1%)

Sugars0.2 g (0%)

Protein22.7 g (45%)

Sodium595.2 mg (30%)

Fiber0.7 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

2 teaspoonsgarlic powder

2 teaspoonschili powder

2 teaspoonsdried oregano

1 teaspooncinnamon

1 teaspooncoriander

1 teaspooncumin

1 teaspoononion powder

2 teaspoonskosher salt

2 poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs

2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

12 ouncesMexican Beer

such as

Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, onion powder, and salt.

Step 2

Add the chicken thighs and olive oil to a large bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over top and toss until evenly coated.

Step 3

Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté (High) and let it preheat. Sear the chicken thighs for about 5 minutes per side, until browned. Then pour in the beer and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 4

Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release the pressure when done.

Step 5

Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Meanwhile, turn the Instant Pot back to Sauté (High) and let the cooking liquid simmer for a few minutes to thicken. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and toss in the sauce.

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