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How to Make Instant Pot® Moroccan Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot® Moroccan Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken with warm Moroccan spices, sweet dried fruit, and savory olives to create a truly memorable meal. Best of all, it can be made in a fraction of the time it would take to cook on the stovetop or in the oven, thanks to the convenience of the Instant Pot®.

The beauty of this recipe lies in the way the Instant Pot® infuses the chicken with the rich...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Moroccan spice rub
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ small red onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons toasted almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and Moroccan seasoning in a shallow dish.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter once the pot is hot. Cook chicken until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and keep warm. Add onion, carrot, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add pearl couscous, broth, and chickpeas; stir to combine. Cancel Saute function. Add chicken back to the pot.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve chicken with almonds sprinkled on top.

    • Nutrition

    423 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 400mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 405mg

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