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Instant Pot Chicken Souvlaki Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Souvlaki Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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
  • 23 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

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Combine diced chicken with marinade ingredients and set aside for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Rice: Rinse rice, then add it to the Instant Pot with stock and lemon zest. Place marinated chicken on top.
  3. Cook: Pressure cook for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the Greek salad and tzatziki.
  4. 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