Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken Recipe
This Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken Recipe is packed with flavor and is ready in less than 20 minutes with almost no work at all.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee or olive oil
- 2 ib chicken thighs skinless and boneless
- 2 cups white onion chopped (Skip it if you're following keto diet)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 28 oz can diced/chopped tomato I like to use this one
- ½ cup black olives
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté.
- Pour olive oil into bottom of pot and allow to heat.
- Add the chicken and sauté until they get brown, but they won’t be cooked through. Set aside.
- Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes. Add all the spices, salt and pepper and the diced tomatoes. Cook for more 2-3 minutes.
- Bring the chicken back to the Instant Pot and mix everything well until combine.
- Place the lid on the pot and make sure the pressure valve is in the sealing position. On the display panel, press the cancel/off button. Then select the MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK button and use the +/- buttons until the display says 7 minutes.
- When time is up, naturally release for 5 minutes before switching the pressure valve to the venting position. Open the lid. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and add the black olives. Stir well.
- Serve hot over pasta, rice, roasted vegetables and/or mashed potato/cauliflower.
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Notes
- Deglaze the pot if there are browned bits at the bottom of the pot.
- You can swap 2 teaspoons of dried herbs for 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs.
- If you prefer green olives, you can use them in place of black olives.
- To store: Store leftover chicken in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- To reheat: You can reheat the chicken in the microwave or stovetop.
- To freeze: Freeze everything in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months once it has cooled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g