INSTANT POT® PICCATA ISRAELI COUSCOUS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Instant Pot® Piccata Israeli Couscous image

If you're a fan of chicken piccata, you're going to love piccata Israeli couscous. Its bright, fresh lemony flavor is enhanced by the briny capers, and it's incredibly easy to make.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Couscous Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons diced shallot
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup Israeli couscous
1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon caper brine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
4 wedge (blank)s lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot®), and select Saute function. Heat butter and oil until butter is melted. Add shallot, lemon zest, and garlic; cook until garlic is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add couscous and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and toasted, about 2 minutes. Turn off Saute function.
  • Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Carefully release pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid, and stir in the capers and caper brine.
  • Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 234.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Dino
dino25@yahoo.com

This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Md Mamun Ahamed
ahamed_m71@gmail.com

I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I usually serve it over pasta, but it's also great with rice or mashed potatoes.


Deep King
k-d91@yahoo.com

This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious and easy meal.


Hannah Vaughn
hannah-v57@gmail.com

I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I love serving it with pasta or rice.


Anisvai
anisvai@gmail.com

This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my guests.


Kieshuana Loyd
loyd@hotmail.com

I love this recipe! It's so versatile and can be served with a variety of sides. I've made it with chicken, fish, and shrimp, and it's always delicious. The sauce is flavorful and tangy, and the couscous is the perfect accompaniment.


Javed Javed
jj48@hotmail.fr

This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I love serving it with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.


Coverfire Snipermode
coverfire@hotmail.com

I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


waseem Nasir khokhar
khokhar.w@yahoo.com

This is the best piccata recipe I've ever tried! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious and easy meal.


Abban Adeel
adeelabban@gmail.com

I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I love serving it with roasted vegetables or a side salad.


nasrullah true
t.n@hotmail.com

This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Jatt Ttaj
ttaj-j@gmail.com

I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I usually serve it over pasta, but it's also great with rice or mashed potatoes.


Mr Khawar
mr-k60@aol.com

This recipe is a winner! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and easy meal.


Franklyn Ojimmadu
o_franklyn27@yahoo.com

I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love serving it with roasted vegetables.


Schroue
schroue@aol.com

This is now my go-to recipe for piccata. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I love serving it over pasta or rice.


Wasif Ahamed
aw@aol.com

I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the couscous was the perfect accompaniment.


Obsa Rocheh
orocheh@aol.com

I substituted chicken breasts for thighs and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious and easy meal.


Mfundo Noma
noma_m33@gmail.com

This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was moist and flavorful, the sauce was creamy and tangy, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Max Heiney
heiney24@gmail.com

I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through but still juicy, and the sauce was flavorful without being too overpowering. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Nadeeshan Madhuwantha
madhuwanthanadeeshan@gmail.com

This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, the sauce was tangy and bright, and the Israeli couscous was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again!