Pressure Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas

Name: Pressure Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: TexMex, American
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon EACH chili powder AND dried oregano; salt and pepper; zest and juice of 1 orange (about ¼ cup); ¼ cup lime juice; ¼ cup chicken broth; 5 cloves garlic, pressed or chopped; 1 yellow onion, quartered; 1-2 chipotle pepper + 1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce; 1 bay leaf; ½ bunch of cilantro (stems included); 2 tablespoons oil + more; ½ cup mayo; 1 tablespoon milk; 1-2 chipotle peppers + 1 tablespoons adobo sauce; pinch of salt and garlic powder

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

Chicken carnitas made in the pressure cooker so they're quick and easy! We crisp them up in the broiler and they are perfect to meal prep and enjoy for the week!

Updated at: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:09:59 GMT