Instant Pot Chicken Tenders In Under 30 Minutes

These instant pot chicken tenders are super flavorful, crispy, and simple to make. They make a great appetizer, dinner, or even snack. And all you need to make them is 7 ingredients and less than 30 minutes! 

THE BEST INSTANT POT CHICKEN TENDERS

We love making chicken tenders Instant Pot style - at least that's what we call it around our house - and it is by far one of our favorite chicken recipes for busy weeknights.

The Instant Pot makes the process super quick and easy, and the result is just incredible.

And when we're low on time, an easy dinner recipe like this is just what we're in the mood to make, and eat.

Anyway, these Instant Pot chicken tenders are juicy, wonderfully crispy, and seasoned to perfection. And I have a secret ingredient that gives these chicken tenders an even better flavor.

And the best part about this Instant Pot chicken is that there is barely any prep needed - just a quick mix of the seasonings and slicing and coating the chicken breast is all you'll have to do!

Also, since this recipe is so quick & easy to make - and the majority of the time is just letting the chicken cook - you can make these low carb french fries while the tenders cook, to create the ultimate meal! 

Plus, these are fairly healthy chicken tenders. Since they're not breaded and fried in oil - each serving is low in carbs and calories, & packed with protein!

INGREDIENTS

So, this instant pot chicken tender recipe uses all staple kitchen ingredients - just another reason to love it!

Here is everything you'll need: 

• 1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 Tbsp. Dried Oregano
• 1 Tsp. Salt
• ¼ Cup Olive Oil (+ 1 Tbsp. to sauté)
• 1 Chicken Breast
• 1 Cup Chicken Broth
• ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese

Do you have everything you need on hand already? 

If not, make sure to stock up on these ingredients. This recipe really does comes in clutch when you need a quick and easy dinner, appetizer, or meal prep for the week! 

Oh, and if you want to make easy, healthy, and delicious breaded chicken, you can use almost all of these ingredients to make these low carb chicken nuggets next! 

CHICKEN TO USE 

As you may have noticed above, we'll only be using 1 chicken breast to make these tenders - so there are only 2 servings in this recipe.

But you can easily double, triple, or quadruple this recipe if you want more servings - that's we we usually end up doing.

Now, the ingredients say to use a chicken breast. But if you want to cut down on the prep time in this recipe, you can use chicken breast tenders.

The chicken breast tenders are sliced already, and then all you'll have to do is coat them in the seasonings and cook! 

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT CHICKEN TENDERS

So, as I already mentioned, this recipe might be one of the easiest Instant Pot dinner recipes you'll ever make. 

And the simplicity doesn't take anything away from how delicious these chicken tenders turn out! 

Now get your ingredients together, and let's get to it!

STEP 1: PREP

First, take out a bowl, add the garlic powder, oregano, salt, and olive oil, and mix everything together.

Next, cut the chicken breast into any sized strips you want and brush each piece of chicken with the seasoned olive oil mixture. And make sure to brush every side of the chicken. 

STEP 2: COOKING THE CHICKEN

To start, set the Instant Pot to the "sauté" setting and add in a tablespoon of olive oil.

Then put the seasoned chicken tenders into the instant pot and sautè until they just start to turn golden brown. Then, once they are, take the tenders out, set them aside, and remove the excess oil from the instant pot with a paper towel. 

Next, place the wire rack attachment in the instant pot and place the chicken on it in an even layer.

Then pour the chicken broth into the instant pot, set it to high pressure, and cook for 5 minutes.

STEP 3: SERVING

Once 5 minutes is up, and the chicken strips are cooked, put them on a plate and sprinkle fresh parmesan cheese on top. 

Then serve with your favorite dipping sauce and dig in! 

FAQS ABOUT THIS INSTANT POT CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE

How should I store my leftovers?

If you decided to use a few pieces of chicken to make more tenders - which you totally should do - you can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days!

Can I freeze the chicken tenders?

Yes, you can! And freezing them makes for a really great quick meal or snack. 

Just wait until they have cooled off completely, and then either put the chicken in an airtight container or wrap each piece in freezer wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag. 

Then the chicken will last for up to 4 months. And then let them defrost in the fridge overnight and check this article out for six different ways to reheat!

What should I serve with the chicken tenders?

As I mentioned earlier, my favorite thing to pair with these instant pot chicken tenders is these french fries. 

But you could also serve them with:

• Fried Spaghetti
• Homemade Mac and Cheese
• Instant Pot Sushi Rice
•  Asparagus Casserole
•  Cheesy Spinach Casserole

WRAPPING IT ALL UP

Juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor - these instant pot chicken tenders are everything. 

They make a great appetizer, dinner, meal prep, or snack!

I love serving the chicken tenders as an appetizer on football Sundays - everyone can't get enough of them, and they are usually gone before kickoff! 

Well, I hope you like these instant pot chicken tenders as much as I do! If you make the recipe, leave a comment below and tell me what you think - I'd love to hear.

MORE CHICKEN RECIPES

If you love chicken, you've come to the right place. We have a ton of other delicious and easy chicken recipes on the blog!

Try making these next:

• Spicy Southwest Salad
• Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Crunchwrap
• Chicken Tocino
• Chicken Tempura
• Blackened Chicken
• Chicken Meatloaf
• Empress Chicken

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