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    Home » Instant Pot Recipes

    Caribbean Chicken in the Instant Pot

    Modified: Oct 3, 2022 · Published: Jul 2, 2018 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    You'll love the flavors found in this Caribbean Chicken in the Instant Pot. Spicy and sweet, this easy meal idea hits the spot. Using an Instant Pot to prepare dinner is one of my favorite things to do. Dinner is ready with minimal work and meal prep from me. If you are a busy mom, looking to get dinner on the table quickly, this recipe is one to add to your dinner rotation. Another winner to try is Peanut Butter Chicken in the Instant Pot.

    You'll love the flavors found in this Caribbean Chicken in the Instant Pot. Spicy and sweet, this easy meal idea hits the spot.
    Jump to:
    • Why Caribbean Chicken Instant Pot is awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Instant Pot Chicken
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
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    Why Caribbean Chicken Instant Pot is awesome

    • All the flavor of the islands!
    • Moist and juicy chicken
    • Cooks up in no time thanks to the Instant Pot

    In this post, I'll use the terms pressure cooker and Instant Pot interchangeably since Instant Pot is a brand of electronic pressure cookers. Whatever you call them, you will not find an easier way to make dinner.

    Ingredients

    • chicken breasts
    • fresh thyme
    • white onion
    • brown sugar
    • ground cinnamon
    • vine ripe tomatoes
    • garlic
    • ginger
    • soy sauce
    • jalapeno
    • limes
    • orange juice
    • cider vinegar
    • Salt and cracked black pepper

    How to make Instant Pot Chicken

    For this Caribbean Chicken in the Instant Pot recipe, you'll be using your food processor in addition to your Instant Pot. This is the best food processor I have found. We have had ours for years and it is still going strong.

    Add fesh lime juice, orange juice, thyme, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, jalapeno, and apple cider vinegar to your food processor and blend well. You can also use a blender.

    caribbean chicken marinade

    Cut onions and tomatoes into quarters.

    cut tomatoes

    Place the chicken in the pressure cooker and top with quartered onions and tomatoes. Pour mixture over the top and stir well. Shake on salt and pepper.

    That is all the dinner prep you need to do tonight! All that is left to do is to set the timer and wait for some juicy chicken. No need to marinade ingredients!

    tomatoes and onions in a pressure cooker

    Set the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker to manual high pressure for 20 minutes. After it's done counting, wait 5 minutes and release the pressure.

    Caribbean Chicken with rice
    Caribbean Chicken made in the Instant Pot

    Chicken cooked in the pressure cooker really has a moist taste. It takes on the wonderful flavors of the spices in which it is cooked, which is a good thing when you are making Caribbean chicken.

    I get my chicken from ButcherBox, which has the healthiest, best quality meat you'll find. Best of all, the prices are great and it's delivered to your door.

    Caribbean Chicken in the Instant Pot

    You don't need lots of time and prep to create a yummy meal that the family will love. So spend less time in the kitchen and more time doing what you love with this recipe for Caribbean Chicken in the Instant Pot. This meal is so good, someone else will volunteer to do the dishes.

    Caribbean Chicken on a green plate

    📖 Recipe

    Caribbean Chicken in the Instant Pot

    Vicky
    You'll love the flavors found in this Caribbean Chicken in the Instant Pot. Spicy and sweet, this easy meal idea hits the spot.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    rest 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Caribbean
    Servings 4
    Calories 322 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large chicken breasts
    • 2 springs fresh thyme
    • 1 medium white onion; quartered
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 4 large vine ripe tomatoes; quartered
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger; minced
    • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 jalapeno; deseeded and remove ribbing
    • 2 limes; juiced
    • 1 cup orange juice
    • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
    • Salt and cracked black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a food processor, add in lime juice, orange juice, thyme, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, jalapeno, and apple cider vinegar. Blend well.
    • Place chicken in the instant pot and top with quartered onions and tomatoes. Pour mixture over the top and toss well. Top with salt and pepper.
    • Set Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker to manual high pressure for 20 minutes. Once it's done counting wait 5 minutes and release pressure.
    • Serve with fresh pineapple and Caribbean rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 28gFat: 3gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1153mgPotassium: 982mgFiber: 3gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 1260IUVitamin C: 66.6mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1.8mg
    Keyword instant pot, pressure cooker
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    What can I serve with Instant Pot Caribbean chicken?

    You can serve this Caribbean chicken with fresh pineapple and Caribbean rice and black beans. It also pairs well with mango salsa.

    How do you store this chicken recipe?

    You can store this in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Can I make this using chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

    Yes, thighs will work as well.

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    1. Jillian says

      July 02, 2018 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      Instant pot has made my life so much easier and this recipe will make it so much tastier!

      Reply
    2. Iryna says

      July 02, 2018 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      I love easy recipes like this. Looks delicious and I'm sure even my picky husband would enjoy it.

      Reply
    3. Sharon says

      July 02, 2018 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      This looks really great. Sounds like a wonderful dinner for busy nights and when you're looking for something spicy.

      Reply
    4. camila says

      July 02, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      wow my husband would love this Caribbean chicken in the instant pot! He totally loves all of those flavors!!

      Reply
    5. Emily says

      July 02, 2018 at 5:34 pm

      I can't get enough of my instant pot lately and I'm excited to try this caribbean chicken in mine soon!

      Reply
    6. Tilly says

      July 02, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      Making this for dinner, the flavours sound amazing!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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