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Pressure Cooker Moroccan-Style Chicken

Pressure Cooker Moroccan-Style Chicken brings warmly spiced, tender chicken together with fluffy pearl couscous, sweet carrots, and hearty chickpeas. Aromatic notes of garlic and onion mingle with a gentle heat from the spice rub, while toasted almonds add a pleasant crunch. It’s a comforting weeknight dinner that also suits casual entertaining when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Pressure Cooker Moroccan-Style Chicken
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function.

  3. 3

    Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter once the pot is hot.

  4. 4

    Cook the chicken until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

  5. 5

    Remove the chicken and keep it warm.

  6. 6

    Add the onion, carrot, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add the pearl couscous, broth, and chickpeas; stir to combine.

  8. 8

    Cancel the Saute function.

  9. 9

    Return the chicken to the pot.

  10. 10

    Close and lock the lid.

  11. 11

    Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 5 minutes.

  12. 12

    Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.

  13. 13

    Release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.

  14. 14

    Unlock and remove the lid.

  15. 15

    Serve the chicken with almonds sprinkled on top.

About This Recipe

Pressure Cooker Moroccan Style Chicken is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Butter, Carrot, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 458.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Pressure Cooker Moroccan-Style Chicken?
It is a Moroccan recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Pressure Cooker Moroccan-Style Chicken made of?
The main ingredients are Almonds, Butter, Carrot, Chicken Broth, Chicken Tenderloin. The full list of 10 is above.
What goes well with Pressure Cooker Moroccan-Style Chicken?
Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Moroccan-Style Chicken?
About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 458.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Pressure Cooker Moroccan-Style Chicken easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 15 steps.

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