Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
559 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Moroccan
Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken
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Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken is a great way to feed the whole family a healthy and delicious comfort food dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs skin-on & bone-in or boneless & skinless
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa or use couscous
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup dried cherries raisins or apricots
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the spices: smoked paprika, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pat dry the meat and coat with the spice rub evenly on all sides. Set aside.
- Press SAUTE mode on the Instant Pot.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the bottom of the Instant Pot inner pot.
- Sauté the chicken skin side down until golden and a bit browned. Flip over and continue cooking until again slightly browned. Remove from Instant Pot and set aside on a plate.
- Add remaining olive oil to the bottom of the pot.
- Next, add the garlic, diced onion, and ginger. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring.
- Mix in the quinoa, dried fruits, chickpeas, chicken broth, and after that add the browned chicken on top.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and on older models make sure the pressure release valve is in the SEALING position.
- Press Manual and set the timer to 10 minutes on High Pressure.
- When the 10 minutes are up, carefully turn the knob to VENTING in order to Quick Release the pressure.
- Once the steam stops being released press CANCEL and carefully open the lid.
- Chicken is done when a thermometer inserted into the meat registers 165° F.
- Serve the chicken with the quinoa mix and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
776mg
(32%)
Potassium
745mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
837IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 776mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 745mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 837IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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