Honey Chipotle Chicken Taco Filling
Total Time: 1 1⁄2 hoursYield: 4 Servings
Source: playswellwithbutter.com
Category: Poultry
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil2 pounds Chicken Breasts (butterfly and cut in half)
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1⁄2 teaspoon Onion Powder
2 whole Chipotle Chilies (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce
1⁄4 cup Honey
1 cup Beer
1 whole Lime (juiced)
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1⁄4 cup Water
1 1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
dash Ground Black Pepper
1⁄4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
Directions
- In a small bowl mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt and dash of black pepper. Season both sides of chicken with mixture.
- In an Instant Pot add oil and press the "Sauté" function to high. Once the oil is hot, add chicken and cook 2 minutes per side, until browned.
- In another small bowl add chipotles, adobo sauce, honey, and beer then whisk to combine. Pour sauce over browned chicken and turn to coat in sauce.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, ensuring the valve is sealed. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure in the pot. Remove the lid.
- Take the chicken out of the pan and shred. Transfer the chicken back into the instant pot. Add lime juice and toss to combine.
- Turn on the "Sauté" function to low. In a small bowl mix cornstarch with water then add to chicken. Cook until the sauce has thickened. Add cilantro when done and mix well. Serve immediately as filling for tacos.