Juicy , succulent Chicken pieces along with fragrant basmati rice with aromatic herbs and curry seasoning!! It’s a Match made in Heaven .

Name: Instant Pot Chicken rice- 15 minute
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Rice - Long grain Basmati Rice Rinsed - 2 cups; Water/Stock - 2 and 1/2 cups; Chicken -Boneless Skinless - Marinated - 1 cup; Onions chopped- 1/2 cup Caramelised onions 1/2 cup (reserve 1/2 cup for Garnish); Tomatoes Chopped- 1/2 cup; Ginger garlic paste- 2 tbsp; Mint Leaves -5 to 10; Cilantro leaves - 2 tbsp; Clarified Butter/Ghee - 1/4 cup; Garam masala /Curry powder- 1 tsp; Chilli powder- 1 tsp; Turmeric - 1/4 tsp; Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp; Saffron strands- 5 to 10 strands. (optional); Salt- 1 tsp; Whole cardamom green - 2 - 3; Cloves- 4; Cinnamon sticks- 1 inch stick; Pepper corns- 4 -5; Cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp; Star anise-2

This Instant Pot Chicken Rice is an Easy Weeknight meal as it is ready in 15 minutes, freezer friendly too. Prepare ahead and enjoy a scrumptious weekend /weeknight meal.

Instant Pot Chicken Rice

Fragrant Aromatic Basmati rice succulent Pieces of Chicken flavoured with Curry powder along with . Made in the Instant pot it’s a never fail recipe .

Make your Weeknight /weekend meals special with this Instant pot Chicken Rice. Prepare ahead so you can relax and enjoy a scrumptious meal with your Loved ones.

The secret to a delicious Instant Pot Chicken rice recipe is Using Caramelised onions.

The recipe calls for simple pantry staples , making it an easy weeknight meal. ‘No Stirring ‘ This simple recipe is almost close to a Biryani or a Pilau recipe, only much simpler .

The Instant pot Chicken rice is almost a dump and go recipe like my Easy Chicken Fajitas -5 ingredients , or the Minestrone Soup recipe.

Made in a Multi cooker like the Wellspire Available in Amazon https://amzn.to/3oEgygw or Mealthy https://mealthy.com/products/?rfsn=4614151.cc6b08

Ingredients Needed to make the Instant pot chicken rice-

Simple pantry staples are used in this particular recipe. A summary of all the ingredients is listed here . However you can find the exact measurements and instructions along with Pro tips to make cooking a breeze.

Rice – Any long grain rice works very well with this recipe. You can use any other rice lying in the Pantry.I do not have a specific brand . I like to experiment with a few . I found this Mahatma Brand really good and value for money. The starchy rice will give a Risotto texture. Long Grain basmati will give you a texture similar to Biryani.

Chicken – I have chunks of Boneless skinless breasts to make the particular recipe.However as i mentioned earlier you can use any type of chicken. Bone in , Boneless thighs, Breast or even curry cuts.

I prefer to marinate the chicken overnight with fresh herbs, garlic, chilly and curry powder or garam masala.

Onions- Chopped onions give a depth and sweetness to the Chicken rice. I have also used a cup full of fried onions . This twist adds a flavour rush – almost like the Chicken Biryani taste and aroma. You can reserve a little for the final garnish too!

Tomato Purée – Store bought , homemade , chopped tomatoes will work well too. Again sounds funny to say , but Roma , wine ripened or even canned tomatoes give a flavour burst to this amazingly flavourful dish.

Herbs and Seasoning – Fresh herbs like mint leaves, Cilantro add flavour as well as colour.

Saffron Strands , Garam masala ( you could use Ground All Spice) or curry powder ,Clarified butter or Oil , Ginger garlic minced , chilli powder, turmeric and coriander powder.

Whole Spices Including Green cardamom, Black cardamom, Bay leaf, Cinnamon stick , Cumin seeds. These aromatics make the rice Fragrant.

Instructions on making the Instant Pot Chicken rice –

To make this easy instant pot recipe switch on the IP in Sauté mode .
Add the aromatics – dry whole spices like the Green cardamom, Black cardamom, cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon sticks.
Sauté them for about half a minute or so. This helps release the aromatic oils which are helpful in flavouring the rice. Next add the chopped onions and Ginger garlic .
Sauté till the onions turn translucent. Its now that you add the puréed tomatoes. You could also add chopped tomatoes if you prefer.
Stir again and add all the dry spices like turmeric, salt , chilli powder, garam masala , coriander powder.
Caramelised onions go next in to the pot.

Add the marinated Chicken ( marinated the chicken cubes in mint, cilantro , garlic and ginger along with some salt and lemon juice)
Sauté for about a minute . Mix all the ingredients well along with the spices . So that the chicken is well coated with all the wonderful spices.
Add the Rinsed Rice . Rinsing the rice helps get rid of excess starch and makes the rice nice and fluffy. Add Water . About 1:1 1/2 of Rice to water ratio is perfect to get non lumpy rice. Cancel Sauté mode and Pressure cook the Rice and Chicken for 10 minutes on High Pressure.
After Natural Pressure release , Garnish with cilantro leaves, Mint leaves and Caramelised onion.
Serve hot with Mint Yogurt.

Yield: 8 servings

Instant Pot Chicken rice- 15 minute

Juicy , succulent Chicken pieces along with fragrant basmati rice with aromatic herbs and curry seasoning!! It's a Match made in Heaven .This Instant Pot Chicken Rice is an Easy Weeknight meal as it is ready in 15 minutes , freezer friendly too. Prepare ahead and enjoy a scrumptious weekend /weeknight meal.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

Rice - Long grain Basmati Rice Rinsed - 2 cups
Water/Stock - 2 and 1/2 cups
Chicken -Boneless Skinless - Marinated - 1 cup
Onions chopped- 1/2 cup Caramelised onions 1/2 cup (reserve 1/2 cup for Garnish)
Tomatoes Chopped- 1/2 cup
Ginger garlic paste- 2 tbsp
Mint Leaves -5 to 10
Cilantro leaves - 2 tbsp
Clarified Butter/Ghee - 1/4 cup
Garam masala /Curry powder- 1 tsp
Chilli powder- 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp
Saffron strands- 5 to 10 strands. (optional)
Salt- 1 tsp
Whole cardamom green - 2 - 3
Cloves- 4
Cinnamon sticks- 1 inch stick
Pepper corns- 4 -5
Cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp
Star anise-2

Instructions

To make this easy instant pot recipe switch on the IP in Sauté mode .
Add the aromatics - dry whole spices like the Green cardamom, Black cardamom, cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon sticks.
Sauté them for about half a minute or so.
This helps release the aromatic oils which are helpful in flavouring the rice.
Next add the chopped onions and Ginger garlic .
Sauté till the onions turn translucent.
Its now that you add the puréed tomatoes. You could also add chopped tomatoes if you prefer.
Stir again and add all the dry spices like turmeric, salt , chilli powder, garam masala , coriander powder.
Caramelised onions go next in to the pot.
Add the marinated Chicken ( marinated the chicken cubes in mint, cilantro , garlic and ginger along with some salt and lemon juice)
Sauté for about a minute . Mix all the ingredients well along with the spices . So that the chicken is well coated with all the wonderful spices.
Add the Rinsed Rice . Rinsing the rice helps get rid of excess starch and makes the rice nice and fluffy. Add Water .
About 1:1 1/2 of Rice to water ratio is perfect to get non lumpy rice. Cancel Sauté mode and Pressure cook the Rice and Chicken for 10 minutes on High Pressure.
Release pressure manually , Garnish with cilantro leaves, Mint leaves and Caramelised onion and Saffron strands.
Serve hot with Mint Yogurt.

Notes

Rinse the rice well. This helps in making the rice fluffy.

Cook at high pressure for 10 minutes and release pressure manually after the cooking is done.

Do not over cook.

Marinate the chicken as it enhances the flavour.

Saffron strands add a unique aroma. Incase you do not have it can be omitted.

Use Oil instead of clarified butter .

Juicy , succulent Chicken pieces along with fragrant basmati rice with aromatic herbs and curry seasoning!! It’s a Match made in Heaven .

This Instant Pot Chicken Rice is an Easy Weeknight meal as it is ready in 15 minutes, freezer friendly too. Prepare ahead and enjoy a scrumptious weekend /weeknight meal.

Instant Pot Chicken Rice

Fragrant Aromatic Basmati rice succulent Pieces of Chicken flavoured with Curry powder along with . Made in the Instant pot it’s a never fail recipe .

Make your Weeknight /weekend meals special with this Instant pot Chicken Rice. Prepare ahead so you can relax and enjoy a scrumptious meal with your Loved ones.

The secret to a delicious Instant Pot Chicken rice recipe is Using Caramelised onions.

The recipe calls for simple pantry staples , making it an easy weeknight meal. ‘No Stirring ‘ This simple recipe is almost close to a Biryani or a Pilau recipe, only much simpler .

The Instant pot Chicken rice is almost a dump and go recipe like my Easy Chicken Fajitas -5 ingredients , or the Minestrone Soup recipe.

Made in a Multi cooker like the Wellspire Available in Amazon https://amzn.to/3oEgygw or Mealthy https://mealthy.com/products/?rfsn=4614151.cc6b08

Ingredients Needed to make the Instant pot chicken rice-

Simple pantry staples are used in this particular recipe. A summary of all the ingredients is listed here . However you can find the exact measurements and instructions along with Pro tips to make cooking a breeze.

Chicken – I have chunks of Boneless skinless breasts to make the particular recipe.However as i mentioned earlier you can use any type of chicken. Bone in , Boneless thighs, Breast or even curry cuts.

I prefer to marinate the chicken overnight with fresh herbs, garlic, chilly and curry powder or garam masala.

Onions- Chopped onions give a depth and sweetness to the Chicken rice. I have also used a cup full of fried onions . This twist adds a flavour rush – almost like the Chicken Biryani taste and aroma. You can reserve a little for the final garnish too!

Tomato Purée – Store bought , homemade , chopped tomatoes will work well too. Again sounds funny to say , but Roma , wine ripened or even canned tomatoes give a flavour burst to this amazingly flavourful dish.

Herbs and Seasoning – Fresh herbs like mint leaves, Cilantro add flavour as well as colour.

Saffron Strands , Garam masala ( you could use Ground All Spice) or curry powder ,Clarified butter or Oil , Ginger garlic minced , chilli powder, turmeric and coriander powder.

Whole Spices Including Green cardamom, Black cardamom, Bay leaf, Cinnamon stick , Cumin seeds. These aromatics make the rice Fragrant.

Instructions on making the Instant Pot Chicken rice –

To make this easy instant pot recipe switch on the IP in Sauté mode .

Add the aromatics – dry whole spices like the Green cardamom, Black cardamom, cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon sticks.

Sauté them for about half a minute or so. This helps release the aromatic oils which are helpful in flavouring the rice. Next add the chopped onions and Ginger garlic .

Sauté till the onions turn translucent. Its now that you add the puréed tomatoes. You could also add chopped tomatoes if you prefer.

Stir again and add all the dry spices like turmeric, salt , chilli powder, garam masala , coriander powder.

Caramelised onions go next in to the pot.

Add the marinated Chicken ( marinated the chicken cubes in mint, cilantro , garlic and ginger along with some salt and lemon juice)

Sauté for about a minute . Mix all the ingredients well along with the spices . So that the chicken is well coated with all the wonderful spices.

Add the Rinsed Rice . Rinsing the rice helps get rid of excess starch and makes the rice nice and fluffy. Add Water . About 1:1 1/2 of Rice to water ratio is perfect to get non lumpy rice. Cancel Sauté mode and Pressure cook the Rice and Chicken for 10 minutes on High Pressure.

After Natural Pressure release , Garnish with cilantro leaves, Mint leaves and Caramelised onion.

Serve hot with Mint Yogurt.

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