How to Make Arroz Con Pollo
Step #1: Press “Sauté” on high heat and add the olive oil to the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Step #4: Press “Cancel” to turn off the Instant Pot heating. Step #9: Close the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes with the “Keep Warm” setting on. Step #10: After the cooking has completed, do a 10-minute natural pressure release. If 10 minutes is not enough for the natural pressure release, then use the vent button after the 10 minutes are up. Step #11: Press “Cancel” to turn off the “Keep Warm” function. Step #14: Let the rice rest with the lid off for 8 to 10 minutes. Browning the Chicken: When browning the chicken, ensure it’s done in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. Overcrowding can lead to steaming instead of browning, which means you’ll miss out on the depth of flavor that comes from that caramelization. Deglazing the Pot: After browning the chicken and sautéing the vegetables, make sure to deglaze the pot properly with a bit of broth. This step is crucial to prevent a “Burn” warning on your Instant Pot. It also ensures that all the flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the pot are incorporated into your dish. To reheat, thaw it in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm it in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a bit of broth or water to moisten the rice.
