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7) Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 1 cup frozen peas

Method
 

  1. Set Instant Pot to Sauté and heat olive oil; brown chicken 2–3 minutes per side, then remove.
  2. Add garlic and rice; stir 1 minute then pour in broth and lemon juice, scraping brown bits.
  3. Return chicken, add lemon zest, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
  4. Seal and cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes, then natural release 10 minutes.
  5. Quick-release remaining pressure, stir in frozen peas if using, adjust seasoning, and let sit 2 minutes before serving.