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