Pressure Cooker Chicken, Saffron, Honey & Pine Nut Pilaf
Pressure Cook: Prep Time: 12m , Cook Time: 8m, Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups / 1 large onion diced
- 2 tsp / 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- 1/2 cup / 2 oz pine nuts
- 1 1/2 cups broth
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp saffron
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb chicken thighs, skinless & boneless chopped into 1" pieces
Instructions
- heat the oil in Instant Pot on high sauté function
- add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened
- turn off sauté function & stir in garlic, rice, & pine nuts
- in a measuring jug mix the broth, cinnamon, thyme, saffron, honey, salt, and pepper
- pour the broth mixture into the rice and stir
- lay the pieces of diced chicken onto the top of the rice
- secure Instant Pot lid & set pressure valve to Sealing cook on Manual / Pressure Cook for 8 minutes
- once cooked turn the dial to Venting to Quick Pressure Release and serve immediately while the rice is fluffy