I am a huge fan of cilantro and lime, so this Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice recipe is one of my new faves!
The Instant Pot has quickly become my favorite kitchen appliance, cutting my cooking time down drastically.
I am constantly looking for new Instant Pot dinner ideas and today I want to share this Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice recipe that is so good.
Ever since I fell in love with this Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice recipe I’ve been hooked on all things cilantro lime, including this simple and delicious dinner idea.
Gather these ingredients to make your Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice.
Then scroll down for full Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice Recipe Measurements and instructions on creating this recipe – including a full recipe card that you can print for free that helps you shop and create easily in your kitchen!
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Ingredients
- Basmati Rice
- Water
- Olive Oil
- Bay Leaf
- Cilantro
- Lime Juice
- Kosher Salt
- Chicken thighs
- Lime
How to Make Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice in the Instant Pot
There are two ways that you can choose to make this chicken recipe in the Instant Pot.
You can choose to just throw it all in and cook it or if you can saute your chicken first a little to make it look more appealing. Either way it will taste pretty much the same.
Personally I just throw everything in the Instant Pot without searing it myself, but I have included both ways
Scroll down to find the Non-Sear Directions.
Place 1 Tablespoon olive oil in the Instant Pot and select “saute” setting.
Season the chicken with approximately 2 teaspoons salt as the oil heats up.
Place the chicken skin side down and sear for 2-3 minutes, until the chicken lifts away easily. Remove from the Instant Pot and add remaining oil.
Rinse rice until water runs clear and then add to the Instant Pot.
Saute rice for 3 minutes, then turn off saute setting.
Place chicken over the rice, then add bay leaf and water to the pot.
Secure lid and select “poultry setting” for 10 minutes.
Natural or quick release, remove bay leaf, then stir in lime juice, remaining salt and cilantro.
Non-Sear Directions:
Place 1 Tablespoon olive oil in the Instant Pot and select “saute” setting.
Rinse rice until water runs clear and then add to the Instant Pot.
Saute rice for 3 minutes, then turn off saute setting.
Place chicken over the rice, then add bay leaf and water to the pot.
Secure lid and select “poultry setting” for 10 minutes.
Natural or quick release, remove bay leaf, then stir in lime juice, remaining salt and cilantro.
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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 tsp finely chopped Cilantro plus additional for garnish
- 2 tbsp of Lime Juice
- 2-3 tsp Kosher Salt
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 lime sliced
Instructions
- Place 1 Tablespoon olive oil in the Instant Pot and select “saute” setting.
- Season the chicken with approximately 2 teaspoons salt as the oil heats up.
- Place the chicken skin side down and sear for 2-3 minutes, until the chicken lifts away easily. Remove from the Instant Pot and add remaining oil.
- Rinse rice until water runs clear and then add to the Instant Pot.
- Saute rice for 3 minutes, then turn off saute setting.
- Place chicken over the rice, then add bay leaf and water to the pot.
- Secure lid and select “poultry setting” for 10 minutes.
- Natural or quick release, remove bay leaf, then stir in lime juice, remaining salt and cilantro.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
