This pot in pot Instant Pot Greek Chicken Skewers with Lemon Dill Pilaf is a magical one pot wonder where the chicken and rice are prepared at the same time, yet separate!
Any time I can make a whole dinner in one pot and have it all cook at once, that is a dinner win! Bonus points for being probably my favorite type "take out /fake out" - Greek!
I have never been to Greece (hello bucket list item), but I eat at our local family run Greek Restaurant and for both my budget, and my waistline, I had to figure out how to make a weeknight Greek Chicken Skewer dinner in under 30 minutes so enter Instant Pot Greek Chicken Skewers with Lemon Dill Pilaf!
Challenge accepted. Challenge crushed!
Now, to do this, you will need a long leg trivet and an oven safe bowl. To see all of the Instant Pot accessories I use, you can find the clickable links here.
To set this up, put the chicken stock broth mixture and the chicken into the instant pot liner. Add your long leg trivet, and place your bowl on top. Set on manual for 5 minutes, then quick release the pressure. Dinner is done!
Serve with a Greek Salad, and you have got yourself a full on Greek Dinner – almost Instantly (ok 20 minutes…but still!).
MEGA BONUS POINTS - this recipe can easily be prepped ahead raw and frozen. Store the uncooked rice, and chicken in different containers and prep them all the way up to the cook step!
Instant Pot Greek Chicken Skewers with Lemon Dill Pilaf {Pot in Pot}
Ingredients
- 1 pounds chicken breasts cubed and on skewers make sure your skewers fit in the pot!
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon Oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Lemon juice from one lemon
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 cup uncooked rinsed basmati rice
- 1 cup water
- Lemon zest from one lemon
- ¼ cup carrot grated.
- 1 Tablespoon dill fresh is best but dried will work in a pinch.
Instructions
- In your rice bowl, add the rice, carrots, dill, lemon zest, and water and set aside.
- In the liner of the pot, add the chicken, broth, garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and lemon juice.
- Place your long leg trivet inside, and place your rice bowl onto the trivet. No need to cover the rice.
- Close the lid and set to sealing.
- Set on manual for 5 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure.
Notes
Nutrition
So, there you have it, a full Greek dinner, almost instantly, in one pot!
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Molly says
Could I do this with frozen raw chicken skewers would that change cook time?
Steph says
When you cook from frozen you typically don't adjust time - the pot just takes a lot longer to come to pressure. This would probably mess with the rice and it would be overcooked - but I have never tried from frozen myself.
Jenn says
This sounds fantastic! I noticed that this recipe only serves 2 and I need to serve 6. Can that much food fit in the 8qt or do I need to cook the rice separately in this case?
Judd Adams says
Looking to make this soon, but the amount of lemon zest is scaring me :-). Is it the zest of the entire exterior of the lemon and is that a large or small lemon. Hoping for more of a estimated measurement if possible.
I will come back and rate the recipe after I make it, but right now I'm drooling.
Steph says
I love lemon so I zest the whole lemon. If you are skeptical, scale back. Every time I make it the lemon is a different size so I can't give you an exact measurement - sorry.
Pat. says
Typically, lemon zest is just the yellow skin of the fruit, not the "pith" or white part inside.
Neela says
Where do you get that tall trivet you are using?
With the new IP, they ship small, short
Trivet.
What is the size of trivet you are using?
Thx
Steph says
Hi Neela, I got it on Amazon. The link is within the post for the one I use!
Aderra says
Just to let you know your link to the metal bowl is no longer accurate. It takes me to a spice container. ?
Steph says
It is correct! I use the spice bowl!! It fits perfect.
Anonymous says
I actually just used the shirt trivet that came with my IP and it worked just fine. My chicken just got a little smushed ?
Lynn says
I don’t have a rice bowl. What is it ?
Steph says
I have a few. They are all just stainless steel bowls I find around that will fit!
Richane says
Could this work with just chopped chicken? Is the skewer for presentation?
Steph says
Definitely doesn't need to be on a skewer! I love doing whole thighs as well (I just increase time to 10 minutes).
Kelly says
Do you have Canadian links for the items you use off Amazon (like the long leg trivet)?
Steph says
Here is the the Canadian link for the trivet! https://amzn.to/2ricKJm
Marzi says
How would you convert this to the express crockpot.?There is no options for 5 mins. Wpuld you use high or low pressure and how many minutes
Steph says
I am sorry, I am not familiar with the express crockpot. You could keep the chicken whole and do 8 minutes if that is an option. It is high pressure.
Christina says
Hi! Would love to try this. The link for the trivet and bowl aren't working. Could you link me another that works with the 8 qt or give me advice on finding it? Can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks so much! : )
Steph says
Hi Christina, the links appear to be working now. But... you can also go to my amazon influencer shop and find the links to everything I use for instant pot cooking. http://www.amazon.com/shop/mealplanaddict
Chelsie says
How do you know if a bowl is safe for the instant pot?
Steph says
Stainless bowls are good, also many people use oven safe pyrex. I personally haven't but many many people have.
DeeAnna says
I tried this recipe tonight. Since I didn’t ha e the accessories I only did the chicken in the instapot but the chicken just tastes like plain chicken with herbs on top. Wonder what I could have done poorly?
Erica says
This recipe is so yummy! I have made it twice now. The second time I made it I did not put the chicken on the skewers, instead I spooned the cooked chicken on some pita bread added some sauteed onions, bell peppers, lettuce, and a lemon dill sauce. It was divine! The whole family loved it. I maybe making this once a week! Thanks
Steph says
That is awesome! Thanks for letting me know!
Ryan says
Hi Steph, I have 3 questions...well now, it's turned into 5, sorry!! 1. Are you using the wood skewers found in grocery stores? 2. Do you soak the skewers as the bag advises? 3. Do you half the skewers? I tried putting a whole skewer lengthwise in my IP 6qt and they're too long. 4. What is the deliciously looking cream sauce you put over the chicken skewers? Thanks so much!!
Steph says
Hi! 1. I use just regular kabob skewers from any grocery store. 2. No I don't soak - that is for if you bake or BBQ. 3. I do trim the skewers to fit. 4. It is tzatziki!
Yassy says
Hi! Do I need the inner bowl for the rice? and i put everything together in the inner liner? thanks!
Yassy says
Can i put everything together in the inner liner *** Sorry typo
Steph says
I haven't tried that. I don't know if the water and rice ratio with the chicken will work. let me know if you tried it that way, and how it turned out!
Kelly Kinder says
Can I use fresh herbs? I have a creeping rosemary plant that I would prefer to use and I'll see what other fresh herbs are available at the store.
Thanks
Steph says
Absolutely!
kristie says
If you dopuble the recipe for the chjicken, do I have to add time or extra broth?
Steph says
No you don't!
Katherine says
Can’t wait to try this! This may be a stupid question, but can you skip the skewers and just put the chicken pieces in the pot?
Steph says
You can for sure skip the skewers!
Steph says
I haven't tired it, but I don't see why not!