Lemony Garlic Chicken Thighs and Rice in the Instant Pot - Quick and Flavorful Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tsp of Cantanzaro herbs sourced from Savory Spice Shop®
• A ½ tsp of Supreme Shallot Salt from the same shop
• Another ½ tsp of Mt. Olympus Greek seasoning also from Savory Spice Shop®
• A ¼ tsp of garlic powder
• 1 ½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp of grapeseed oil
• Two cloves of minced garlic
• Two cups of chicken broth, split into portions
• 1 ¾ cups of uncooked white rice
• A ¼ cup of heavy cream
• Freshly squeezed juice of a small lemon
• 1 tbsp of cornstarch

Step 1

Begin by heating up a versatile pressure cooker, like an Instant Pot®, and activating the Saute function. Once the pot is hot, pour in some oil to start things off.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together a delightful blend of cantanzaro herbs, shallot salt, Greek seasoning, and garlic powder. Sprinkle this fragrant mixture over the chicken thighs, searing them until they gently release from the pot's bottom after about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Once done, transfer the chicken onto a plate.

Step 3

Introduce some minced garlic into the Instant Pot® and let it cook for a minute. Next, pour in half a cup of chicken broth, ensuring to scrape off any flavorful brown bits stuck to the bottom.

Step 4

Switch off the Instant Pot® and reintroduce the seared chicken thighs back into the pot, placing them on an elevated rack.

Step 5

Prepare a combination of rice and the remaining chicken broth in a separate bowl. Position this bowl on the elevated rack atop the chicken. Close and secure the lid, choosing high pressure as per the manufacturer's instructions, and set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow some time, about 10 to 15 minutes, for the pressure to build up.

Step 6

Once the cooking is complete, release the pressure using the natural-release method, which should take roughly 15 minutes. Then, carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method, approximately 5 minutes. Unlock the lid and carefully remove the cooked rice, transferring the chicken to a plate.

Step 7

Create a delectable sauce by whisking together cream, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir this mixture into the flavorful liquid left in the Instant Pot® and switch on the Saute function. Whisk and let it simmer until the sauce reaches the desired thickness. Serve the succulent chicken thighs drizzled with the sauce for a delightful meal.