Instant Pot Arroz Con Pollo

Directions

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   Please read instructions all the way through first, including the NOTES, taking note of the type of rice being used -and be precise with measuring!Season the whole chicken thighs, generously on all sides with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Set aside. You could brown the top side in oil if you like (so they end up like photos) or just plop them in raw (they will still taste really good, but look a bit paler – totally fine if in a hurry)!In a small bowl, pour 2 tablespoons warm water over the saffron threads, if using and let this steep. (If using Rumi Saffron, ¼ teaspoon is enough.)
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   Heat oil in a 6 quart Instant Pot, using the “saute” function.
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   Add the onion and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring.
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   Add the garlic, and cook for 2 more minutes, then add bell pepper and carrots and cook 2-3 minutes.
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   Add the saffron and its water, the chicken broth and wine to the instant pot, bring to a simmer, then using a wood spoon or spatula, scrap up any browned bits – getting into all those corners (this is absolutely imperative to preventing the burn error!!!).Stir in the remaining spices and salt.Stir in the tomatoes and their juices.Rinse the rice (important) and sprinkle it evenly over top – do not stir!
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   Place the seasoned chicken over top of the rice, nestling it in a bit.Pressure cook on High for 10 minutes.Naturally release, for 10 minutes.Break the chicken apart with two forks, and stir in the olives and peas, covering on warm for just a few minutes until peas heat through.Squeeze with lime and serve with the optional garnishes.Notes: If using a different kind of rice, you will need to adjust broth amount. Read rice to liquid ratio on the package of your rice, and add more or less broth accordingly. So if your rice requires 2 cups of water per 1 cup of rice, you will need to add 2 cups broth (instead of the 1 1/2 cup in the recipe). Aborio rice requires 2 or sometimes 2 1/2 cups of liquid per 1 cup rice. Different kinds of rice also require different cooking times. For example, brown rice takes 15 mins of pressure cooking. Wild rice takes 2
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   If unsure how much liquid your type of rice needs, just google.