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Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice⏱ 55 min total
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Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice

Per 1 serving · 314 g · 18 ingredients

Calories
616
31%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    19g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    91g
    59% of calories
  • Fat
    20g
    29% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice (314 g) has 616 calories, with 19 g of protein, 91 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (59% of calories). It is high in protein (38% DV), thiamine (52% DV) and niacin (46% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 78% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
196cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.1g
Net carbs
87g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.9g
8.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein38%
  • Thiamine52%
  • Niacin46%
  • Vitamin B639%
  • Folate (B9)58%
  • Pantothenic acid23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber14%
  • Vitamin C10%
  • Vitamin E13%
  • Vitamin K10%
  • Riboflavin (B2)12%
  • Vitamin B1214%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium78%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 40 min
  1. 1

    Pat the chicken pieces dry and trim excess fat; if thighs are large, cut them in half. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Set the pressure cooker to sauté (or heat a stovetop cooker over medium). Add olive oil and the chopped onion; cook until softened, 3–5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in garlic, ginger, cardamom, cumin, coriander, turmeric, bay leaf, pepper, and 2 teaspoons of the salt; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add tomato paste and 1 cup water; scrape up any browned bits. Nestle the chicken into the liquid, turning to coat.

  5. 5

    Pressure cook at high pressure for 12–14 minutes (12 minutes for stovetop after reaching pressure; 14 minutes for electric). Release pressure and transfer chicken to a heatproof platter; tent with foil.

  6. 6

    Pour cooking liquid into a heatproof measuring cup and bring the total to 3.5 cups with additional water if needed. Return exactly 3.5 cups liquid to the cooker; reserve any extra for another use. Stir in the rice and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

  7. 7

    Pressure cook the rice at high pressure for 3 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then vent any remaining steam and fluff the rice.

  8. 8

    While the rice rests, set the oven to broil. Broil the chicken skin-side up on a rack until the skin is browned and bubbly, 3–6 minutes.

  9. 9

    Mound the rice on a platter. Top with the chicken and any accumulated juices. Garnish with pine nuts, raisins, and diced tomato; drizzle with a little reserved cooking liquid if desired.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (314 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A30 μg
3%
Vitamin C9 mg
10%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
13%
Vitamin K12 μg
10%
Thiamine1 mg
52%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
12%
Niacin7 mg
46%
Vitamin B61 mg
39%
Folate (B9)232 μg
58%
Vitamin B120.3 μg
14%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
23%
Choline44 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium77 mg
8%
Iron7 mg
84%
Potassium573 mg
12%
Magnesium78 mg
18%
Phosphorus291 mg
42%
Zinc3 mg
24%
Copper0.4 mg
45%
Manganese2 mg
96%
Selenium26 μg
47%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene32 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene189 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride23 μg—
Fructose4 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose4 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene1,969 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.4 g—
Monounsaturated fats9 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats5 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol13 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0.4 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 616 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 117min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 74min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 51min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 87min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice?

One serving of Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice (1 serving) has 616 calories, which works out to 196 calories per 100 g. That is about 31% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice high in protein?

It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (38% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 12% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 87 g of net carbs and 59% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice?

1805 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice?

8.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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