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Instant Pot Split Chicken Breasts (Bone-In)
by Diana Rattray
Updated May 25, 2019 Diana Rattray, Classic-Recipes
We've always known that bone-in split chicken breasts are more flavorful than boneless, but the length of cooking time is often daunting. The Instant Pot cuts cooking time dramatically, and the flavor is still there. Use whatever seasoning blend you like and then set it and forget it! You can even start with frozen chicken breasts!
Just 10 minutes cooking time and 10 minutes release time yields tender, flavorful bone-in chicken breasts.
Sprinkle the chicken breasts with kosher salt, pepper, and a seasoning blend (e.g., Cajun or Creole, taco seasoning, Za'atar, herbes de Provence, etc).
Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of chicken stock (you may use water, if desired).
Lock the lid in place and turn the valve to the sealing position. Select pressure cook (or manual), high pressure, and set the time for 10 minutes.
When the time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to the venting position to release the remaining pressure.
Meanwhile, preheat the broiler and line a baking pan with foil.
Place the cooked chicken on the prepared baking pan, skin side up.
Broil the chicken breasts for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the skin is browned.
Recipe Tips:
If your chicken pieces are either very large or quite small, you might have to adjust the cooking time. To be sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked, use an instant-read thermometer. The minimum safe temperature for poultry is 165 F.
If using frozen split chicken breasts, pressure cook for 25 minutes.
