Instant Pot Garlic Herb Chicken And Rice Recipes

INSTANT POT® GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN THIGHS AND RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice until it runs clear; drain excess water and let sit.
• Season chicken with lemon juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil to heat. Sear seasoned chicken thighs in the hot oil until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
• Add butter to the pot, followed by onion; saute until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add remaining chili powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, and parsley; season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Add drained rice. Gently stir to toast, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock.
• Arrange seared chicken thighs and any accumulated juices on top in a single layer. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 8 to 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Let rest for another 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

INSTANT POT GARLIC HERB CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• First measure rice. Wash it until the water runs clear. Add enough water to soak the rice and keep it aside. Don't soak rice for more than 15-20 minutes.
• Measure the Stock required for cooking rice and keep it warm(to fasten the cooking process).
• To the Chicken thighs add salt, pepper, chilli powder, lemon juice. Mix well. Keep aside while you are preparing other ingredients.
• Turn on the Instant Pot and put it in Saute Mode.
• When the Instant Pot is pre-heated, add Oil.
• Add seasoned Chicken Thighs to the pot and sear it 2-3 minutes on each side. Once they look light golden brown and crispy, remove and keep aside.
• Add butter to the pot, followed by chopped Onion. Saute until Onion looks soft and translucent.
• Add Chopped garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add herbs, Paprika, Chilli powder. Mix well.
• Drain any extra liquid and add soaked rice.
• Gently stir for 2-3 minutes roast rice. (This step is optional, You can directly skip to the next step.)
• Pour in warm stock or water. Season it with salt and pepper.
• Arrange seared Chicken thighs in a single layer. Add any extra liquid that would have come from Chicken thigh while resting.
• Switch Instant Pot to manual mode. Set the timer for 8 mins. And let the Instant Pot do its job.
• When the timer is off, let the pressure release naturally for 8-10 minutes. Then release pressure using back of a spoon manually.
• Once the pressure is released completely, open the lid and let it rest for another 10 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon or fork separate rice grain gently.
• While serving sprinkle some parsley and parmesan cheese.