Instant Pot Greek Chicken Skewers with Lemon Dill Pilaf {Pot in Pot}

Name: Instant Pot Greek Chicken Skewers with Lemon Dill Pilaf {Pot in Pot}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pounds chicken breasts cubed and on skewers (make sure your skewers fit in the pot!); ½ cup chicken broth; 1 Tablespoon Oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 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; 1/4 cup carrot (grated.); 1 Tablespoon dill (fresh is best but dried will work in a pinch.)

Published: Dec 2, 2021 · Modified: Jan 4, 2023 by Steph · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · About 5 minutes to read this article.

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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!

Welcome to Pot in Pot cooking!

Greek Chicken Skewers plated on 2 plates with rice pilaf

One pot meals go to an epic next level with the use of your Instant Pot and a few additional accessories (long leg trivet and bowl)!

With this method, we have the Greek chicken skewers cook in the bottom of the liner, while the rice pilaf cooks in the top bowl - both cooking at the same time, yet separate!

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What you need to make this one pot Chicken Skewer and Rice combo:

Chicken - You can use boneless, skinless breast or thigh. I find using thigh lends itself much better for reheat if you make enough for leftovers.
Chicken Broth - Mine is always in the freezer frozen in 1 and 2 cup portions (using Souper Cube trays). In a pinch you can use water vs broth but this will affect the flavor of the chicken.
Garlic
Greek Seasoning - you can make your own or just use the store bought Greek Seasoning Mix
White Basmati Rice - you cannot sub brown rice in this recipe. Brown rice has too long of a cook time for this one.
Dill - fresh is best, but go ahead and use dried dill in a pinch! You need much less though, reduce to 2 teaspoons if using dry.
Lemon juice - do not skip this! It makes or breaks this recipe. Feel free to go next level and add the zest into the rice too - perfection!
Shredded carrot - this is what is making your rice a pilaf, but feel free to omit.

How to assemble my Instant Pot for Pot in Pot Cooking

Add your broth, lemon juice and seasoning to the liner.
Place the chicken skewers in the broth. It is ok if they stack. Don't forget to season them.
Add your long leg trivet so that the bowl of rice can sit above the skewers.
Add your rice, water, carrot, dill and lemon juice to your oven save bowl.
Place the bowl on top of the trivet. Make sure the rice is covered.
Pressure cook for 5 minutes, and then quick release pressure.
Fluff rice and plate with chicken skewers!

Do I need extra accessories to make this?

Yes, the trivet that came with your Instant Pot is not a long leg trivet. You also need a bowl that is about 2 inches high and not more than 6 inches wide.

Do I have to put the chicken on skewers?

Not at all, you can easily just just chicken chunks without the skewer.

Why did the chicken come out dry?

This happens when your chicken chunks are too small and over cooked. You want large chicken pieces, 4-5 pieces per breast.

Can I make this as a meal prep?

Yes, of course! If you plan to do this recipe as a meal prep lunch and reheat it, go with chicken thighs, they reheat far better than chicken breast.

Can I freeze this?

You can yes, but since this dish isn't saucy, it will be much drier on reheat and I don't recommend freezing this one.

What to serve with Greek Chicken Skewers?

Add a dollop of Tzatziki
Squeeze additional lemon juice on after cooking.
Add crumbled Feta
Serve with a Greek salad

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