Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken Tacos with Jalapeño Ranch Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lbs.boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cfresh pineapple
finely chopped
- 1jalapeño
minced, remove ribs and seeds for less heat
- half of a red onion
minced
- 3 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1 tspchili powder
- 1 tspcumin
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tbspsriracha
- 1 tbspyellow mustard
- ¼ cwater
- ½ cmayonnaise
- ¼ colive oil
- ¼ cwater
- 1 tbspwhite vinegar
- 1jalapeño
remove ribs and seeds for less heat
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1 tspdried dill
or about 1/4 cup fresh
- ¼ cfresh parsley
- ¼ cfresh chives
or sub 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ tspsalt
- black pepper to taste
- cabbage for the slaw
- tortillas
- any extra toppings you like
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees (broil setting).
- 2
Place all chicken ingredients in the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes (20 if frozen). Release the pressure and shred chicken directly in pot.
- 3
Transfer shredded chicken to a baking sheet lined with foil. Broil for 10-15 minutes until browned.
- 4
Pulse jalapeño ranch ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Toss some of the dressing with finely shredded cabbage to make a slaw.
- 5
Serve chicken in warm tortillas with slaw and an extra drizzle of jalapeño ranch, slices of avocado, extra pineapple, cilantro, red onion, etc.
Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken Tacos with Jalapeño Ranch Slaw
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About this Recipe
Craving vibrant, flavorful tacos that come together effortlessly for dinner? These Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken Tacos deliver an unforgettable taste experience with a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.
What makes this recipe truly stand out is the ingenious combination of tender, spiced chicken infused with juicy pineapple, made simple in your Instant Pot. After pressure cooking, a quick trip under the broiler crisps the chicken to perfection, creating those coveted charred bits that elevate every bite. Paired with a creamy, zesty Jalapeño Ranch Slaw, these tacos are a textural and flavor masterpiece that you'll want to make again and again.
Prepare for a taste explosion where the sweetness of fresh pineapple meets the subtle kick of jalapeño and a medley of warm spices. You'll find the chicken incredibly juicy and tender, with satisfyingly crispy edges from the broiler. The homemade jalapeño ranch slaw adds a cool, creamy counterpoint and a refreshing crunch from the cabbage. This is a dynamic dinner that feels gourmet but is surprisingly easy to achieve, offering a delightful escape from your everyday routine with its bright, tropical notes.
Feeling adventurous or need to make some tweaks? The heat in both the chicken and the jalapeño ranch slaw can be easily adjusted by simply removing the ribs and seeds from the jalapeños for a milder flavor. For the slaw, if you're out of fresh dill, dried dill works wonderfully, and a dash of onion powder can stand in for fresh chives, ensuring delicious results even with pantry swaps.
These Hawaiian Chicken Tacos are ideal for a lively weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. Serve them up in warm tortillas with your favorite extra toppings like a squeeze of lime or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an added burst of freshness.