Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas

Make these flavorful and easy chicken fajitas in the Instant Pot with this recipe! Quick and delicious!

tender, savory, crispy

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SEASON CHICKEN

Combine the cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle over the chicken thighs and set aside.

1

COOK CHICKEN

Heat oil in the Instant Pot on the Sauté function. Add chicken in two batches and cook one 1-2 on each side.

2

ADD ONIONS

Add the remaining oil to the Instant Pot, then add the diced onions and chopped garlic. Cook until browned.

3

PRESSURE COOK

Stir in the orange juice, lime juice, chicken broth, chipotle chili powder and bay leaves. Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot and cover with the lid. Select CANCEL on the Instant Pot then select POULTRY and set the timer to 12 minutes.

4

BROIL

Allow the steam to fully release from the IP after the chicken has cooked. Preheat oven to broil. Transfer the chicken to a large sheet tray and shred with two forks. Add ¼ cup of the cooking liquid on top and broil for 5 minutes or until desired crispiness.

5

SERVE

Serve immediately and enjoy!