Instant Pot® Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Rice

Instant Pot® Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Rice
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    21

This Instant Pot Lemon-Garlic Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish that’s both bright and savory. Tender chicken thighs are infused with lemon and garlic, nestled atop perfectly cooked rice. A creamy, luscious sauce ties everything together for a complete, satisfying meal made easy in your Instant Pot.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    74 g
  • Cholesterol
    129 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    36 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    971 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    28 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select the Saute function. Once hot, add grapeseed oil. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, combine Cantanzaro herbs, shallot salt, Greek seasoning, and garlic powder. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs. Sear the chicken thighs in the hot oil until they release easily from the bottom of the pot, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the seared chicken to a plate.

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Recipe View Add minced garlic to the Instant Pot® and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

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Recipe View Turn off the Instant Pot®. Return the chicken thighs to the pot. Place an elevated trivet or rack inside the pot.

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, combine the uncooked white rice and the remaining 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth. Place this bowl on top of the elevated rack inside the Instant Pot®.

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Recipe View Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot®. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.

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Recipe View Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes according to manufacturer's instructions. Then, carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

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Recipe View Remove the bowl of cooked rice. Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate.

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Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, lemon juice, and cornstarch until smooth. Stir this mixture into the remaining liquid in the Instant Pot®. Turn the Instant Pot® back on to the Sauté function. Whisk and simmer the sauce until it has thickened to your desired consistency. (3-5 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve the chicken thighs with the creamy lemon-garlic sauce spooned over them. Serve alongside the cooked rice.

For best results, use high-quality chicken broth for a richer flavor.
If you don't have the specific Savory Spice Shop® seasonings, you can substitute with a blend of dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, and a touch of onion powder.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your preference. Start with less and add more to taste.
To make the dish even richer, try browning the chicken thighs in a skillet before searing them in the Instant Pot®.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Eladio Becker

    My family loved this! The only change I made was adding some chopped vegetables (carrots and peas) to the rice for extra nutrients.

  • Consuelo Waelchi

    The natural pressure release is key for the rice to cook properly. Don't skip that step!

  • Deven Abbott

    This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice cooked perfectly. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation.

  • Clifton Trantow

    I didn't have the exact spice blends, but I used a mix of Italian herbs and it still turned out amazing! The lemon-garlic sauce is addictive.

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