Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
45413 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
gluten-free
Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice
Description
Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice begins by seasoning a whole chicken with your choice of spices, making note to add salt if your blend does not already include it. The chicken pieces are cooked in a pressure cooker with water under high pressure for 30 minutes, gaining tenderness. After cooking, the chicken is removed and crisped under a hot broiler for several minutes until the skin achieves a browned, crispy texture.
While the cooking method requires equipment like a pressure cooker or slow cooker, the recipe delivers a balance of juicy meat and crunchy skin. The inclusion of seasonings allows customization to various flavor profiles, from Creole to curry or BBQ rubs. The recipe does not specify rice cooking steps, but the title and ingredients suggest rice is prepared alongside or following the chicken.
This approach is suited for home cooks looking to prepare a whole chicken meal with rice by using pressure cooking for faster results and a broiler step for texture contrast. The dish can be served with simple sides or salads for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken $10.79, whole, split, 3-4 lbs. total
- 2 Tbsp seasoning blend $0.60, approximate, of choice
- 2 cups water $0.00
- 1.5 cups long grain white rice $0.72
- parsley $0.20, handful, optional
Instructions
- Season the chicken well on both sides with your favorite spice or seasoning blend. If your sblend blend does not contain salt, season the chicken liberally with salt as well.
- Add two cups of water to your pressure cooker or slow cooker, then add the chicken pieces (they do not need to be fully submerged).
- Secure the lid, set the pressure cooker to high pressure. Once it reaches full pressure, cook for 30 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally. If using a slow cooker, cook on low heat for 8-9 hours or high heat for 4-5 hours.
- Once the chicken is finished cooking, carefully lift it out of the cooker and place it on a baking sheet. Adjust your oven rack so that the top of the meat will be 6-8 inches from the broiler. Turn the broiler on to high, place the chicken in the oven, and let it broil for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken skin is brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on the chicken while it's under the broiler, as it can burn quickly.
- While the chicken is broiling, pour the remaining liquid (broth) from the pressure cooker through a sieve to strain out any bone or skin fragments. Measure the broth to see how much was left behind. You'll want three cups of broth. If you have less, simply add enough water to make three cups of broth total. Taste the broth and adjust the salt if needed.
- Add the broth plus 1.5 cups of uncooked long grain white rice back to the pressure cooker. Secure the lid and select the rice function. Once the rice had finished cooking, allow the pressure to decrease naturally, open the cooker, then fluff with a fork. If your pressure cooker does not have a "rice" function, you can find manual instructions here. If using a slow cooker, simply cook the rice in the broth on the stove top, following the package instructions.
- Serve the tender chicken pieces over the cooked rice, with chopped parsley as a garnish (optional). The pressure cooker (or slow cooker) creates extremely tender meat, so the split chicken can be easily broken into pieces (breast, legs, thighs, wings) for serving.
Notes
- If your seasoning blend lacks salt, add salt separately to properly flavor the chicken.
- Any spice blend from lemon pepper to curry can be used according to preference.
- Watch carefully while broiling the chicken skin as it can burn quickly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 454.13kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 54.4g | 18% |
| Protein | 42.2g | 84% |
| Fat | 5.78g | 9% |
| Sodium | 154.48mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.08g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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