Multi-use kitchen appliances are favorites for those whose kitchens are small — and for celebrity chef Alton Brown, whose distaste for single-use gadgets is very well-known. When it comes to multi-use appliances, few are as handy as the Instant Pot: It's a pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, slow cooker, saute/browning pan and warming pot all in one.
We've included below some of the most popular Instant Pot recipes out there that are sure to delight any guest or family member -- and I'm sure you'll enjoy them too!
Instant Pot teriyaki chicken with riceChicken teriyaki is a favorite dish for family meals. It’s easy to cook, healthy and everyone loves it. Making it in the Instant Pot makes it even easier. Even better, this recipe uses the “pot in pot” cooking method to cook both the rice and the chicken in the same pot.
Instant Pot red beans with riceThe chicken and sauce ingredients go in the pot first. The trivet or steamer rack is then placed on top. The rice cooks in a heat-safe bowl or baking dish on top of the trivet.
Instant Pot chicken noodle soupWhat do you do when you’re coming down with something, you know you need chicken soup but you really don’t feel like cooking? I’ll tell you what: You fire up your Instant Pot. The recipe below is so easy. But that’s not even the best part. The best part is that it is guaranteed to make you feel better. Instantly.
Instant Pot honey garlic chickenChicken is a popular go-to protein for family dinners. It’s relatively easy to cook, has a mild enough flavor that no one objects to it and it’s healthy. With all of those good qualities, it’s no wonder it’s the most popular meat in this country. The recipe below shakes up even the most entrenched chicken routine.
Instant Pot balsamic chickenCooking chicken in a pressure cooker like the Instant Pot tenderizes it, making the meat juicy and succulent. In the recipe below, a balsamic vinegar and honey cooking sauce also infuses the meat with rich flavor. This easy dish is bound to become a new family favorite.
Instant Pot rotisserie chickenRoast chicken is a fantastic thing to cook on a Sunday -- not only because it makes a delicious and satisfying Sunday night dinner, but also because you can use the leftovers for other meals throughout the week. But what if you want to roast a chicken on a weeknight? If you’re like most people, you don’t have that kind of time after work. Enter the Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. It's the fastest, easiest way to cook a rotisserie style chicken.
Instant Pot chickpea tacosA few months ago, I thought chickpeas were only good for hummus. That's the only way I'd ever had them! Then a friend introduced me to falafel, and everything changed. I realized that chickpeas were much more versatile than I gave them credit. I began to experiment with different recipes, making chickpea curries and chickpea "tuna salad." Then I found the recipe below! When mashed up a little bit, chickpeas have the same texture as ground beef. Chickpea tacos are now my new favorite!
Instant Pot red beans with rice
Instant Pot chicken noodle soup
Instant Pot honey garlic chicken
Instant Pot balsamic chicken
Instant Pot rotisserie chicken
Instant Pot chickpea tacos