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Greek Chicken Instant Pot

27 Comments October 7, 2018 Post Updated July 6, 2020

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Greek Chicken Instant Pot is my recipe version of a classic Greek flavor of lemon, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon. You are going to love this recipe. It is easy to make and in the pressure cooker, it can be done in less than 30 minutes.

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Greek Chicken Instant Pot

I simply cannot get enough of this chicken. For this recipe I use chicken thighs. They stay more moist than chicken breasts. I find my self-making it ahead of time just to have in my fridge. It is so versatile because you can serve it over rice or just make a simple sandwich out of it for a quick bite to eat for lunch. It even reheats well in the microwave. Did I just say microwave? This chicken is also great if you are meal planning.

pressure cooker gyro chicken close up

How to Cook Greek Chicken in Instant Pot

If you are making this in the Instant Pot it can be made with FRESH OR FROZEN chicken. The process is the same.

Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, adobo seasoning, paprika, cinnamon, cumin and oregano. Then add a cup chicken broth, garlic, and lemon juice. Add the sliced onions on top of the chicken and then drizzle the chicken with olive oil.

Put lid on Instant Pot and turn valve to SEAL. Push POULTRY button on Instant Pot and set cook time to 12 MINUTES.When cooking is complete do a QUICK RELEASE of pressure by opening valve while being careful not to get burned. (Use a wooden spoon to turn valve.)Remove chicken with tongs being careful not to break up the chicken into pieces and place on foil lined sheet pan.Press CANCEL on Instant Pot the Press SAUTE and set to MORE setting. Let left over liquid chicken cooked in come to boil for 5 MINUTES to thicken. While waiting for that goto next step.

How to Cook Greek Chicken in Slow Cooker

This Greek Chicken Recipe can also be made in your slow cooker. The recipe is the same. The cook time is 6 hours on LOW or 3 hours on HIGH. When the cook time is over you should do the extra step and crisp the chicken up on a sheet pan for a few minutes. This really makes a difference in the flavor and the texture of the chicken.

Broiling Chicken After Cooking in Instant Pot or Slow Cooker.

Turn your oven to broil and set rack to TOP position. About 3 to 4 inches from heat source. When broiler is HOT place sheet pan under broil for 2 to 3 MINUTES. Watch the chicken the whole time to prevent burning.

Ideas for Serving Instant Pot Greek Chicken

  • Greek Chicken Gyro Sandwich
  • Greek Chicken Bowl over Rice
  • If you want Low Carb Serve Greek Chicken over Cauliflower Rice
  • Shredded Greek Chicken is Great Over Salads
instant pot greek chicken above view

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Equipment and Items Needed for this Recipe

Instant Pot Duo Nova 6 Qt. Electric Pressure Cooker
Better Than Bouillion Organic Chicken Base
True Lemon

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Instant Pot Greek Gyro Chicken

Instant Pot Greek Gyro Chicken
Course dinner, Lunch
Cuisine greek
Keyword chicken, greek, instant pot, pressure cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 280kcal
Author Matt Freund

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Fresh or Frozen
  • 1 onion sliced in rings
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. Adobo Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Oregano
  • 1 Scallion chopped for garnish
  • 2 Tbs Cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice I used 1 True Lemon Packet
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt,pepper,adobo seasoning, paprika, ground cumin, cinnamon and oregano.
    Place seasoned Fresh OR Frozen seasoned chicken in bottom of Instant Pot. Place sliced onion on TOP of chicken.
    Place minced garlic and Lemon Juice in bottom of instant pot and pour in chicken broth being careful not to rinse spices off of the chicken.Pour olive oil over the top of chicken and sliced onions.
    Put lid on Instant Pot and turn valve to SEAL.
    Push POULTRY button on Instant Pot and set cook time to 12 MINUTES.
    When cooking is complete do a QUICK RELEASE of pressure by opening valve while being careful not to get burned. (Use a wooden spoon to turn valve.)
    Remove chicken with tongs being careful not to break up the chicken into pieces and place on foil lined sheet pan.
    Press CACEL on Instant Pot the Press SAUTE and set to MORE setting. Let left over liquid chicken cooked in come to boil for 5 MINUTES to thicken. While waiting for that goto next step.
    Turn your oven to broil and set rack to TOP position. About 3 to 4 inches from heat source. When broiler is HOT place sheet pan under broil for 2 to 3 MINUTES. Watch the chicken the whole time to prevent burning.
    Remove chicken from broiler and serve with rice and top with thickened sauce in bottom of Instant Pot and garnish with Scallions and Cilantro.
    Enjoy
    Serves 2
Close Up of Greek Chicken over Rice Bowl
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