Description
A flavorful and easy Instant Pot Chicken Souvlaki Rice recipe that combines tender chicken marinated in Mediterranean spices with fluffy rice, served alongside a refreshing Greek salad and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
											
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			For the Chicken Souvlaki:
- 2 chicken breasts, skinless, diced into cubes (about 1 lb. of meat)
 - 5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced or grated
 - 1 tablespoon dried oregano
 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika or mild
 - 1 teaspoon salt
 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
 - A pinch of pepper
 
For the Rice:
- 1.3 cups long-grain rice, rinsed 4-5 times with cold water
 - 1.5 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
 - Zest of 1 lemon
 
For the Greek Salad:
- 2 tomatoes, sliced into wedges
 - 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced
 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
 - 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
 - 2 tablespoons chopped mint
 - 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
 - 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
 - A generous pinch of salt and pepper
 - 1/3 cup Kalamata olives
 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
 
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plain unsweetened
 - 1/2 medium cucumber, grated
 - 2 small cloves garlic, minced
 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
 - A pinch of pepper
 - A little olive oil drizzle (optional)
 
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Combine diced chicken with marinade ingredients and set aside for 5-10 minutes.
 - Prepare the Rice: Rinse rice, then add it to the Instant Pot with stock and lemon zest. Place marinated chicken on top.
 - Cook: Pressure cook for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the Greek salad and tzatziki.
 - Finish: Release pressure, drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the chicken and rice. Serve with salad and tzatziki.
 
Notes
- Dicing chicken allows for quick cooking.
 - Marinate the chicken for added flavor.
 - Adjust seasoning to taste.
 
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
 - Calories: 380 kcal
 - Sugar: 6g
 - Sodium: 860mg
 - Fat: 14g
 - Saturated Fat: 3g
 - Unsaturated Fat: 8g
 - Trans Fat: 0g
 - Carbohydrates: 36g
 - Fiber: 4g
 - Protein: 28g
 - Cholesterol: 70mg