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Instant Pot Greek Chicken Tacos

Get ready for a flavor-packed taco night! These Instant Pot Greek Chicken Tacos are juicy, zesty, and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 4 large chicken breasts trimmed and cut into lengthwise strips
  • 2 lemons zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon Greek oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • Tortillas for serving (corn or flour, your choice)
  • Optional toppings chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and tzatziki sauce

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Cutting Board & Knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Directions:
  1. In a large bowl, combine the zest and juice of the two lemons, Greek seasoning, olive oil, chicken stock, Greek oregano, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Once hot, add the marinated chicken strips (reserve the marinade) in a single layer. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to brown.
  4. Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken and close the Instant Pot lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Select the manual or pressure cook setting and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  5. Once the cooking time is up, allow for a natural pressure release for about 5 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  6. Open the Instant Pot and use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot. Stir the chicken in the juices to soak up all that delicious flavor.
  7. Warm your tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with a generous portion of the Greek chicken, and top with your desired toppings such as chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or lentils.
  • Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock for a vegan-friendly dish.
  • Double the recipe to enjoy leftovers for lunch!