Instant Pot® Moroccan Chicken

This is a quick and easy recipe for Moroccan chicken with Israeli couscous made in your Instant Pot® which significantly cuts down on the cook time.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 423 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and Moroccan seasoning in a shallow dish.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.