Question 1

How long you should cook frozen chicken breasts in the instant pot or other pressure cooker?

Accepted Answer

I like to cook it anywhere between 8-10 minutes. If the chicken breasts are really small, you can see the ones I used in the video, they are on the smaller size, I cook those for 8 minutes with a 10 minute NPR.rnIf the chicken breasts are larger and thicker, I cook those for 10 minutes with a 10 minute NPR.

Question 2

Can i brown frozen chicken breasts in the instant pot?

Accepted Answer

Now, that’s a no-no. Do not attempt to brown frozen meat of any type. Another way to make the chicken tastier is after you cook it, quickly rinse the pot, select Sauté and brown it a few minutes.

Question 3

What is natural pressure release (npr)?

Accepted Answer

A Natural Pressure Release means that the pressure is released gradually. For a Natural Pressure Release, you click on Keep Warm and wait 10 minutes. After which, you open the valve and let any leftover pressure to release. Another option is to Turn Off/Unplug the pressure cooker, wait 10 minutes and after that open the valve.rnrnA natural release is usually used when cooking soups, meat in a large amount of sauce, pasta or steel cut oats. This method prevents any foam from the dish to shoot out through the valve, which can happen during a Quick Pressure Release.

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How To Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts In The Instant Pot [Video]