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Delicious Kerala chicken biryani served in a traditional clay pot with spices.
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Instant Pot Chicken

This Instant Pot Chicken delivers 52g protein and 281 calories per serving — one of the leanest, highest-protein options available. Quick stovetop prep yields 6 servings, streamlining your meal prep to essential components only. The minimal calories paired with maximum protein makes this your go-to for aggressive cutting phases.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth(240g)
  • Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(1361g)

    Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

  • Italian seasoning(5g)
  • Garlic powder(3g)
  • Brown sugar(5g)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Pour the low sodium chicken broth into a large pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. 2While the broth heats, pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If using frozen chicken, separate the breasts. Divide the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and brown sugar evenly between the chicken breasts, rubbing the mixture directly onto all sides to coat.
  3. 3Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts into the simmering broth in a single layer. Reduce heat to medium and cover with a lid. Cook for 12–15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each breast reads 165°F and the meat is no longer pink inside.
  4. 4Remove the chicken from the pot using tongs and transfer to a cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or shred as desired.
  5. 5Divide the cooked chicken evenly into 6 airtight containers while still warm. Pour about ¼ cup of the cooking broth into each container to keep the chicken moist.
  6. 6Allow the containers to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes, before sealing the lids.
  7. 7Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition — Per Serving

281

calories

52g

protein

6g

fat

Carbohydrates
2g
Saturated fat
1.3g
Sodium
155 mg
Dietary fiber
0.2g

6 servings per batch · ~269g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Instant Pot Chicken have per serving?

Each serving delivers 52g of protein in just 281 calories, with only 6g fat and 2g carbs — making this one of the leanest, highest-protein meals available. This is nearly pure protein per calorie.

How long does Instant Pot Chicken take to make?

Marked as quick prep with 6 servings batched together, you can have a full week of high-protein base meals ready from one stovetop cook. This recipe is ideal for meal prep efficiency.

Is Instant Pot Chicken good for fat loss?

At 281 calories and 52g protein per serving with minimal fat and carbs, this is purpose-built for cutting phases where maximum protein on minimal calories is the goal. Use this as your primary protein base and build meals around it with vegetables and controlled carbs.

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