Instant Pot Indian Chicken and Rice Pulao

Name: Instant Pot Indian Chicken and Rice Pulao
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces and patted dry); 1 tablespoon ghee (or butter or even oil to make dairy free); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 green cardamom pods (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom); 2- inch cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; 1 large red onion (thinly sliced); 2 hot green chiles (sliced (optional)); 1 1/4 cups water; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

Instant Pot Chicken Pulao comes together in just 30 minutes, with basmati rice, chicken breasts, and a few aromatics and spices. The perfect introduction to Indian cuisine!

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:18:18 GMT