Chef Savvy · by Kelley Simmons★ 5.0 (6)
Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas
NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK
CAL 23%·PRO 87%
CARBS 10G9% OF CAL
2G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC4G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 25G50% OF CAL
5G SAT21G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Tender chicken thighs cooked with Mexican spices, orange, lime, and broth in the Instant Pot. Ready in 30 minutes, these juicy carnitas are perfect for tacos or bowls.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion, large dice
- 5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup orange juice (juice from 1 large orange)
- 1/4 cup lime juice (juice from 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp ground chipotle chili pepper (use 1/2 tbsp if you don't want it to be as spicy)
- 2 bay leaves
- cilantro for serving, if desired
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
CAL 23%·PRO 87%
CARBS 10G9% OF CAL
2G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC4G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 25G50% OF CAL
5G SAT21G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 515mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 784mg
- Calcium
- 53mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 515MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.