BEST Instant Pot Chicken Thighs FOR BEGINNERS! | Lazy 4-Step Greek Lemon Rice + Chicken Easy Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulk rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while bulk rice is often cheaper.

Open the pack of boneless skinless chicken thighs.

Season the top of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder generously.

Flip the chicken over and season the back with more salt, pepper, and garlic powder, being even more generous.

Place the seasoned chicken thighs in a bag or container.

Squeeze the juice of three lemons into the bag/container with the chicken.

Marinate the chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, preferably a few hours, but no more than 24 hours to avoid toughness.

After marinating, take the chicken out of the fridge and set the Instant Pot to 'saute' mode to warm up for about a minute.

Once the Instant Pot is warm, take the chicken thighs out of the marinade, saving the liquid for later.

Add olive oil to the Instant Pot, then place the chicken thighs in the pot, oil side down, to brown them.

Brown the chicken thighs for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Once browned, remove the chicken and set it aside.

Add the rice to the Instant Pot, stirring to coat it in the remaining oil.

Pour in the chicken stock, using a 1:1 ratio of rice to liquid, and add the reserved marinade liquid as well.

Seal the Instant Pot and set it to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

After cooking, allow for a natural release for about 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve the chicken over the rice.

Cooking Techniques

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