Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Ingrédients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth )
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Préparation

1. 1

   Season 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon sea salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper and set them inside the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Pour ½ cup chicken broth over the breasts and lock the lid on the IP. Be sure the pressure valve is closed (set to Sealing).

2. 2

   Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. (Note: Depending on the model of IP, it can take up to 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure before the cooking begins.)

3. 3

   When the cook time is complete, perform a quick release of pressure. When the pressure pin drops, remove the lid from the IP.

4. 4

   Use tongs to remove chicken from broth.

5. 5

   To shred the chicken with forks: Transfer to a cutting board. Use two forks to pull the chicken the chicken apart.

6. 6

   To shred the chicken in the stand mixer: Place the cooked chicken into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. (If you don't have a stand mixer, use an electric hand mixer in a large mixing bowl.) Run the mixer on medium-high speed for about 1 minute and the meat will be perfectly shredded.