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Perfectly golden Instant Pot Chicken Tenders seasoned with fresh herbs and served alongside a flavorful spicy dipping sauce, ready in just 15 minutes.

Instant Pot Chicken Tenders

Juicy, Instant Pot Chicken Tenders cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Ready in minutes and perfect for quick meals!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (6 or 8 quart)
  • Trivet or steamer basket
  • Tongs
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

the Chicken Tenders:

  • 2 pounds chicken tenderloins Fresh preferred
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For coating the chicken
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder Flavor boost
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder Savory depth
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Adds color & mild heat
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Optional herbaceous note
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper For a slight kick
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning Optional for extra flavor

Instructions

Prepare the Seasoning

  • In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (if using).
  • Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels to ensure better seasoning adherence.
  • Coat the chicken tenders evenly with olive oil and the seasoning mixture.

Prepare the Instant Pot

  • Pour chicken broth into the Instant Pot inner pot.
  • Place the trivet or steamer basket inside.
  • Arrange the seasoned chicken tenders on the trivet, avoiding overlap when possible.

Pressure Cook

  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to "Sealing."
  • Select "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" (depending on your model).
  • Set timer for 4 minutes at high pressure.
  • Once cooking completes, allow 2 minutes for natural pressure release.
  • After 2 minutes, carefully perform a quick release of remaining pressure.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg