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Keto Instant Pot Middle Eastern Chicken

Quick and Flavorful Keto Middle Eastern Chicken in Your Instant Pot

4servings
35 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Keto Instant Pot Middle Eastern Chicken

About this recipe

This Keto Instant Pot Middle Eastern Chicken is a delightful mélange of robust spices, making for a quick and healthy dish. Perfect for a low-carb lifestyle, the chicken is pressure cooked to juicy perfection and paired with cauliflower rice, bringing Middle Eastern flavors to your kitchen effortlessly.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Rub spice mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.

  3. 3

    Activate Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil.

  4. 4

    Sauté chicken thighs 2-3 minutes per side until browned.

  5. 5

    Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, then seal the Instant Pot.

  6. 6

    Cook on manual mode for 10 minutes; let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Shred the chicken with two forks.

  8. 8

    Garnish with parsley and serve with cauliflower rice.

Chef's tip

Ensure the chicken is well-coated with spices for maximum flavor infusion. This dish pairs excellently with any low-carb vegetable side or salad.

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