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Instant Pot Chicken Adobo Tacos with Pickled Red Onions

Published June 7, 2018
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A top view of a meal featuring two plates with Instant Pot Chicken Adobo Tacos filled with diced chicken, salsa, and shredded purple cabbage. Nearby are a bowl of shredded cabbage, a small bowl with sliced red onions, lime wedges, and glasses of water on a rustic wooden surface. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published June 7, 2018
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A big step up from take-out, these chicken tacos take just 8 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker. Quick-pickled onions and shredded cabbage add crunch and color without lots of extra calories.

Active time: 6 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the pickled onions

  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) pickling spice
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

For the taco filling

  • 1 1/2 pounds (635 grams) chicken thighs, fat trimmed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) fresh, refrigerated tomato salsa
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cumin
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
  • 2 cups (480 ml) red cabbage or coleslaw mix, finely shredded

Directions

For the pickled onions

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the vinegar, salt, sugar and pickling spice. Bring to a boil over high heat. Place the onions in a medium non-reactive container and pour the pickling solution over the top. Let stand at room temperature while preparing the taco filling.

For the taco filling

In the Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker, combine the chicken thighs, salsa, broth, chipotle pepper and cumin. Lock on the lid, select the pressure cook function and adjust to high. Make sure the steam valve is in the “sealing” position and the “keep warm” button is off. Cook for 8 minutes.

When the cooking time is up, quick-release the pressure. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and chop. Select sauté and adjust heat to high. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and add it to the pot. Simmer until thick and bubbly, 1 minute. Pour over the chicken.

Drain the pickled onions and discard the whole spices. Serve the tortillas filled with the chicken and topped with cabbage and pickled onions.

Pro tip: To warm flour tortillas, wrap them in moist paper towels and microwave for 30–45 seconds; they’ll become warm and pliable in the moist heat. Alternatively, wrap the tortillas first in moist paper towels and then in foil. Heat in a 350°F oven until warm, 15 minutes.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 2 tacos, stuffed with 3/4 cups chicken, 2 tablespoons pickled onions and 1/2 cup cabbage

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 337; Total Fat: 8.2g; Saturated Fat: 1.9g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2.4g; Cholesterol: 139mg; Sodium: 515mg; Carbohydrate: 27.6g; Dietary Fiber: 5.9g; Sugar: 2.4g; Protein: 36.4g  

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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