This recipe combines tender chicken with flavorful buttered rice, all cooked in a pressure cooker for a quick and easy meal. The chicken is seasoned to perfection while the rice is cooked to a fluffy consistency, making it a perfect dish for a family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
Directions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- In a pressure cooker, melt the butter and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
- Add the jasmine rice and chicken broth, ensuring the rice is submerged in the liquid.
- Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Release the pressure naturally for 5 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve the chicken thighs on top.
Interesting Facts
Pressure cooking helps to lock in flavor and moisture, resulting in tender chicken and fluffy rice.
Buttered rice adds a rich and creamy texture to the dish, complementing the savory chicken.
This recipe can easily be customized with additional herbs and spices for a different flavor profile.