INSTANT POT® MOROCCAN CHICKEN

Instant Pot® Moroccan Chicken image

This recipe calls for minimal ingredients, and is fast to make. If you can't find Moroccan seasoning, feel free to make your own, but the taste may be different. I prefer the Savory Spice Shop® Tan Tan Moroccan seasoning. I've learned some Instant Pots® can throw a 'burn notice' but this did not happen for me. If you experience a burn notice, add 2 tablespoons more broth.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Moroccan

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 422.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 73.4 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 399.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g