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
Scale
- 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