Instant Pot Chicken Barbacoa Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Barbacoa Recipe

Barbacoa is a traditional Mexican dish that refers to a method of slow-cooking meat in a spicy and tangy marinade. Barbacoa can be served on its own with beans and rice, or it can be shredded or chopped and used as filling for tacos. Traditionally, barbacoa is made with beef or pork, but it can also be made using lamb, goat or chicken. Our Instant Pot Chicken Barbacoa Recipe is an incredibly easy recipe that produces some of the best chicken barbacoa that you will ever taste in your life! (Note, you will need to make the Red Chile Salsa ahead of time.)

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Ingredients:
RED CHILE SALSA
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 ounces dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1/2 large white onion, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups of water
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

Directions:
1. Add the oil to the Instant Pot and select sauté (make sure it is set to high heat.)
2. Once the oil is hot, add the chiles and sauté for 2-3 minutes (until lightly toasted.) Be careful not to burn the chiles.
3. Add the onion, garlic and water.
4. Lock the lid in place, close the valve and set to pressure cook for 10-minutes.
5. When cooking is complete, quick release the pressure.
6. Remove the lid and puree the mixture with an immersion blender (until smooth).
7. Season with salt, cumin and oregano and set aside.

CHICKEN BARBACOA
2.5-pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup red Chile salsa (red enchilada sauce can be substituted)
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions:
1. Place chicken and garlic in the Instant Pot.
2. Pour in Chile sauce, broth and vinegar.
3. Season with salt, oregano, cinnamon and cloves.
4. Lock the lid, close the steam release and set the pressure cooker on high for 15-minutes.
5. When done, allow the pressure to release naturally.
6. Once done, remove the lid and shred the chicken.
7. Top with fresh cilantro and serve!

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