Instant Pot Chicken Lemon Garlic Rice Pilaf
Easy Cooking, Great Results
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Cup Basmati White Rice
- 2 skinless chicken thighs
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1-1 1/2 cup of chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 lemons
- 1 broccoli
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp parsley flakes
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
List of Services
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Step 1List Item 1
Prep the veges. Zest, slice and juice lemons. Combine 1 tbsp of lemon juice, olive oil and Italian seasoning together to make a dressing.
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Step 2List Item 2
Set the InstantPot to Saute. Melt butter and saute minced garlic. Then add in Della Basmati Rice and toast it for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Stir frequently.
Add in chicken broth, lemon italian dressing, and lemon zest. Scrape the bottom of the pan so there aren't any burned bits of rice.
Add on chicken thighs on top of rice. Toss in garlic seasoning, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley and leftover lemon juice. Stir to mix seasoning and herbs evenly.
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Step 3
Close the lid and set the setting to High Pressure for 10 minutes. After it's done, let it NPR / Natural Pressure Release for 5 minutes)
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Step 4
While the InstantPot is cooking. Add 1/2 cup of water, salt, and broccoli floret in a pot. Set the heat to high until the water starts to boil. Put on a lid, turn off heat and let the broccoli steam until tender.
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Step 5List Item 3
Prepare the plate with the rice, chicken, lemon slices, broccoli on the side and sprinkle black pepper as needed and serve immediately. Enjoy!
