Description
This Rubbery Instant Pot Chicken recipe yields tender, juicy meat when done right—but here’s a version that often results in rubbery chicken, so you know what not to do.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts directly into the Instant Pot.
2. Add 1 cup of water along with salt and pepper.
3. Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual or Pressure Cook on High for 15 minutes.
4. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
5. Remove the chicken and check for doneness. Chicken may be rubbery due to overcooking or lack of seasoning.
Notes
Cooking chicken breasts for too long under pressure, especially without proper seasoning or fat, can lead to a rubbery texture.
For better results, try using chicken thighs or shortening the cook time to 8-10 minutes.
Always allow at least a partial natural pressure release to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: instant pot chicken, rubbery chicken, pressure cooker mistakes