Instant Pot Chicken with Orzo

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop a quarter of an onion and some garlic.
  2. 2Cut one and a half lemons and set aside.
  3. 3Wash and pat dry the chicken, then cut off any undesirable parts and slice the chicken very thin to make cutlets.
  4. 4Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, fresh thyme, a little olive oil, and some lemon juice.
  5. 5Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add some olive oil.
  6. 6Sear the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding, then set aside.
  7. 7Add the chopped onions to the Instant Pot and sauté, then add the chopped garlic.
  8. 8Once the onions and garlic are nicely sautéed, deglaze the pot with a splash of lemon juice, scraping up anything from the bottom.
  9. 9Add two cups of orzo to the pot and mix it around.
  10. 10Add the remaining lemon juice and four cups of chicken broth to the pot.
  11. 11Season the orzo with salt and garlic powder, and add some fresh parsley.
  12. 12Return the seared chicken and any chicken juice to the pot.
  13. 13Add a tiny knob of butter.
  14. 14Close the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for six minutes.
  15. 15Once the red valve drops down, open the Instant Pot.
  16. 16Top with some fresh parsley before serving.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 onion
  • garlic
  • 1.5 lemons
  • parsley
  • chicken, washed and patted dry
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • oregano
  • fresh thyme
  • olive oil
  • 2 cups orzo
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • butter

Equipment

Instant Potknife

Tips

  • Do not overcrowd the Instant Pot when searing chicken.
  • Season the orzo as it's like rice.