Chicken Breasts Boneless (Instant Pot)

instantpot-chickenbreast This yields the most tender, juicy, and sliceable boneless chicken breast for salad, sandwiches, wraps, and more.

1-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (300-1200g)
4 cups cold water (1 L)
1 tsp. dried oregano (0.8 g)
1 tsp. dried rosemary (0.9 g)
1 tsp. dried thyme (1 g)
2 bay leaves (0.5 g)
5 tsp. fine sea salt (35 g)

Add Spice and Salt:
Add 5 tsp. (35 g) fine sea salt, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp. (1 g) dried thyme, 1 tsp. (0.9 g) dried rosemary, and 1 tsp. (0.8 g) dried oregano to Instant Pot.

Note: This amount of salt won't make the chicken breasts too salty. You can skip the salt and spices if you're planning to add your own dressings, spices, or sauces to the chicken breast for salads, sandwiches, or other chicken recipes.

Pour in 4 cups (1 L) cold water in Instant Pot.

Pressure Cook Chicken Breast:
Add 1-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in Instant Pot. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 0 minute (zero minute), then 9-12 minutes Natural Release.

For 1 Chicken Breast: Natural Release for 12 minutes
For 2 Chicken Breasts: Natural Release for 11 minutes
For 4 Chicken Breasts: Natural Release for 9 minutes

Note: 0 minute (zero minute) is not a typo. We're using the heat from the "Pressurize" Stage and "Depressurize" Stage to cook the chicken breast in Instant Pot.

Check Chicken Breasts' Internal Temperature:
Place chicken breasts on a chopping board, then check internal temperature at its' thickest part with an accurate thermometer.

Note: The USDA recommends 165°F (74°C) as the safe internal temperature for cooked chicken. If the temperature is off by more than 10°F, quickly place the chicken breasts back in Instant Pot.

Close the lid, then let the residual heat in Instant Pot cook the chicken breasts for 1-2 more minutes. If not, let the chicken breasts rest until it reaches 165°F (74°C). For Reference, our chicken breasts jumped to 165°F (74°C) after resting for 3 minutes.

Serve:
Once the chicken breast has reached 165°F (74°C), slice and serve immediately. You can also shred the chicken breasts, add your favourite dressings, sauces, or seasonings, then serve them in salads, sandwiches, or wraps.

Makes 2-8 servings.