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Pressure Cooker Cuban-Style Chicken

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  Published on December 20th, 2023
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Pressure cooker cuban-style chicken
ChefRhonda PlataDifficultyBeginnerRating
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A pressure cooker like an Instant Pot makes quick work of chicken thighs, and the flavoring of orange and lime juice, garlic, cumin, and oregano will brighten your day. Cuban-style chicken is traditionally served with beans and rice, but for a keto meal, sub in cauliflower rice (add annatto powder and onion for a Cuban look and taste).

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time17 minsTotal Time27 mins
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

3g
Net Carbs

Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Total Carbohydrate 4g2%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 33g66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 1 cup water
 1 lb chicken thighs(boneless, skinless)
 sea salt and black pepper(to taste)
 ¼ cup sugar-free orange juice or freshly squeezed
 1 tbsp lime juice(freshly squeezed)
 1 garlic clove(minced)
 ½ tsp cumin
 ¼ tsp oregano(dried)
 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 ½ cup red onion(thinly sliced)

Directions

1

Place the metal trivet in the pot of the pressure cooker and add the water. Place the chicken
thighs on the trivet and season with salt and pepper.

2

Close the lid. Set to “sealing”, then press manual/pressure cooker and cook for six minutes
on high pressure. Once it is done, release the pressure manually. Remove the lid carefully,
transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, and discard the cooking liquid. Shred the chicken with
forks.

3

Meanwhile, combine the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and oregano in a small bowl
and season with salt and pepper.

4

Turn the pressure cooker to sauté mode. Heat the oil then add the onion. Cook for two to
three minutes until the onions have softened. Add the shredded chicken (and any juices)
along with the orange juice sauce.

5

Spread the chicken into an even layer. Cook for six to eight minutes, occasionally stirring,
until most of the liquid in the pan evaporates.

6

Season with additional salt and pepper. Divide evenly between plates and enjoy!

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Ingredients

Ingredients

 1 cup water
 1 lb chicken thighs(boneless, skinless)
 sea salt and black pepper(to taste)
 ¼ cup sugar-free orange juice or freshly squeezed
 1 tbsp lime juice(freshly squeezed)
 1 garlic clove(minced)
 ½ tsp cumin
 ¼ tsp oregano(dried)
 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 ½ cup red onion(thinly sliced)

Directions

Directions

1

Place the metal trivet in the pot of the pressure cooker and add the water. Place the chicken
thighs on the trivet and season with salt and pepper.

2

Close the lid. Set to “sealing”, then press manual/pressure cooker and cook for six minutes
on high pressure. Once it is done, release the pressure manually. Remove the lid carefully,
transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, and discard the cooking liquid. Shred the chicken with
forks.

3

Meanwhile, combine the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and oregano in a small bowl
and season with salt and pepper.

4

Turn the pressure cooker to sauté mode. Heat the oil then add the onion. Cook for two to
three minutes until the onions have softened. Add the shredded chicken (and any juices)
along with the orange juice sauce.

5

Spread the chicken into an even layer. Cook for six to eight minutes, occasionally stirring,
until most of the liquid in the pan evaporates.

6

Season with additional salt and pepper. Divide evenly between plates and enjoy!

Pressure Cooker Cuban-Style Chicken
I am a Nurse, wife, and mom. I have spent over 20 years in Healthcare and always took care of everyone else. Finally, after years of yo-yo dieting and failed New Years' resolutions, and complete desperation, I found something that Finally worked for me. I have been doing this Keto/Low carb lifestyle for over 3 years and have lost over 100lbs. My goal was to bring this lifestyle to my family and we went from couch potatoes to our 1st 5k and have lost over 300 lbs. We still have a long way to reach our goals, but we strive to be better every day. I enjoy helping women bring this Keto/Low carb lifestyle to the family.

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