Instant Pot Chicken Pulao

Name: Instant Pot Chicken Pulao
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 chicken drumsticks; ¼ cup yogurt; 1 inch ginger (grated); 3 cloves garlic (grated); ½ tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp chili powder; ½ tsp salt; 1 cup Basmati rice; 2 tbsp ghee ((use store-bought or homemade ghee)); 1 large onion (thinly sliced); 1 bay leaf; 4 cloves; 4 cardamom; 1 black cardamom; 1-2 small cinnamon sticks; 1 tsp garam masala ((use store-bought or homemade garam masala)); ½-1 tsp salt (adjust as per taste); ¼ cup cilantro

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Instant Pot chicken pulao is a delicious one-pot meal that combines tender chicken with fragrant rice and aromatic spices. Made with moist chicken pieces, this Indian-style chicken and rice casserole is a flavorful and satisfying dish that can be prepared in 20 minutes. The rice is cooked to perfection, and the subtle flavors from the whole spices perfectly complement the tender chicken, making it a hit with the whole family.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:36:46 GMT