Za'atar Chicken with Lemony Rice
Middle Eastern-spiced seared chicken thighs pressure cooked over lemony white rice with red onion and garlic.
⏱️ Prep: 15 min🍳 Cook: 28 min
Ingredients
| 12 | boneless, skinless chicken thighs | |
| 3 tablespoons | 45 ml | za'atar seasoning |
| 1 1/2 tablespoons | 23 ml | ground sumac |
| to taste | salt and ground black pepper | |
| 3 tablespoons | 45 ml | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1 1/2 cups | 360 ml | low-sodium chicken broth, divided |
| 1 1/2 | red onions, thinly sliced | |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | 7.5 ml | minced garlic |
| 2 1/4 cups | 540 ml | white rice, rinsed until water runs clear |
| 1 1/2 | lemons, juiced | |
| — | chopped fresh parsley (optional) |
Instructions
- Season chicken with za'atar, sumac, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in the inner steel pot in pressure cooker set to Saute on Normal.
- Working in batches, sear chicken in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned chicken to a plate with a slotted spoon.
- Pour 1/4 cup chicken stock into the pot to deglaze the pan, scraping browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged wooden utensil.
- Stir onion and garlic with the stock; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Pour remaining chicken stock into the pot; add rinsed rice and lemon juice. Spoon chicken over the rice mixture.
- Press Cancel on pressure cooker.
- Lock pressure cooker lid in place. Set steam vent to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) and cook for 15 minutes on High pressure.
- Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then set steam vent to Venting to quick-release remaining pressure.
- Plate chicken pieces and rice; garnish with parsley to serve.
Mealthy Tip: You can buy prepared za'atar spice mixture at groceries carrying Middle Eastern items, or you can make your own at home! Sumac is another flavorful and versatile spice that you won't regret adding to your collection!