Instant Pot Chicken Tenders
This recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Tenders is simply seasoned and easy to cook. You’ll have chicken ready in no time!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900g) chicken tenders they're called mini chicken fillets in the UK
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup (250ml) water See Note 3
Instructions
- On the Instant Pot, choose the SAUTE setting on normal to heat the Instant Pot.
- Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot, then add the chicken tenders. Season them with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Brown the chicken tenders for 1-2 minutes on each side. This step is optional but recommended for better texture and locking in the flavor.
- Remove the chicken tenders from the Instant Pot.
- Deglaze the pot by adding a little bit of water and scraping off any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot, and add a cup of water.
- Stack the tenders on the trivet (or use a steamer basket if you prefer).
- Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 3 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 5 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking. When the cooking program ends, quickly release the steam.
- Remove the chicken tenders from the Instant Pot, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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