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Savory Pressure Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos Easy Recipe with Fresh Garnishes

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Tender, juicy pulled chicken cooked quickly in a pressure cooker with zesty spices, served in warm tortillas with fresh garnishes for a flavorful and easy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese (optional)
  • Fresh lime wedges for serving
  • 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Pickled onions or fresh diced tomatoes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Set your pressure cooker to the sauté function and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken into the pressure cooker on top of the onions and garlic. Pour in the chicken broth, making sure it covers the bottom to avoid burning. Seal the lid securely.
  4. Set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 15 minutes. Once done, allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  5. Carefully remove the chicken and place it on a large plate or bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat finely.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the pressure cooker juices, add the fresh lime juice, and stir well to combine.
  7. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or griddle over medium heat for about 30 seconds each side until pliable and slightly charred. Keep warm wrapped in a clean towel.
  8. Spoon generous amounts of pulled chicken onto each tortilla. Top with fresh cilantro, radishes, avocado, queso fresco, jalapeño slices, and pickled onions if using. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Do not skip the natural release time to keep chicken juicy. Use thighs for juicier meat. Adjust spices to taste. Warm tortillas just before serving to avoid sogginess. Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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