Pressure Cooker Shredded Chicken Taco Meat
Juicy pressure-cooked chicken thighs get a spiced pineapple-ketchup sauce for easy tacos with crunchy cabbage, radishes and avocado.
Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min · Total 55 min · Makes 12 tacos

Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 dozen corn tortillas
- 1 to 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- 2 large avocados, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
Directions
- Start by making 1 spice rub: whisk the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl until they are evenly blended.
- Set the chicken inside the pressure cooker, spreading the thighs into 1 even layer along the bottom. Scatter the spice mixture over the top, add the pineapple juice and ketchup, and stir until the chicken is well coated.
- Lock on the lid. Check that the pressure regulator is turned to "Sealing," then choose the "Poultry" or "Manual" setting and cook for 15 minutes on high pressure.
- The cooker will need about 15 minutes to build pressure before the cooking time starts. From locking the lid to having the chicken ready, plan on about 30 minutes total.
- Release the pressure right away by switching the vent from "Sealing" to "Venting," or leave the cooker alone until the pressure drops on its own, which takes about 15 minutes.
- Lift the chicken thighs out with tongs or a slotted spoon and move them to a plate or cutting board.
- Turn on the "Sauté" setting and simmer the cooking liquid for 10 minutes so it reduces. As that happens, pull the chicken thighs apart with a pair of forks.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the reduced liquid in the pot and toss until it is evenly coated. Serve in tortilla shells with the fixings listed above.
- Store leftover shredded chicken in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.