{"id":28354,"date":"2021-11-02T21:31:39","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T01:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=28354"},"modified":"2024-04-23T22:56:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T02:56:21","slug":"30-minute-healthy-meal-plan-6-air-fried-chicken-instant-pot-3-minute-orzo-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/30-minute-healthy-meal-plan-6-air-fried-chicken-instant-pot-3-minute-orzo-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Minute Healthy Meal Plan 6 | Air Fried Chicken | Instant Pot 3 Minute Orzo Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/30-Minute-Healthy-Meal-Plan-Easy-Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/30-Minute-Healthy-Meal-Plan-Easy-Recipes.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/30-Minute-Healthy-Meal-Plan-Easy-Recipes-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Eat healthy &amp; Stay healthy\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Healthy &amp; easy lunch or dinner recipes that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Say goodbye to fried chicken and say hello to air-fried chicken that tastes exactly like fried chicken. I make a homemade marinade with Indian spices to marinate the chicken, the marinade will greatly enhance the taste &amp; flavour of the chicken. I served the air-fried chicken with Asian-style Orzo cooked in the Instant Pot for just 3 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>Easy &amp; Healthy Instant Pot Air Fried Chicken Recipe<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Instant-Pot-Healthy-Air-Fried-Chicken-Easy-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Instant-Pot-Healthy-Air-Fried-Chicken-Easy-Recipe.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Instant-Pot-Healthy-Air-Fried-Chicken-Easy-Recipe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Instant-Pot-Healthy-Air-Fried-Chicken-Easy-Recipe-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/?s=healthy+meal+plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Healthy Meal Plan Recipes, Click Here<\/a><\/h3>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/30-Minute-Healthy-Meal-Plan-easy-delicious-recipes-475x200.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">30 Minute Healthy Meal Plan | Air Fried Chicken | Instant Pot 3 Minute Orzo Pasta<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Main<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Indian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT15M\">15 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT45M\">45 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chicken, leg-thigh pieces- 3 to 4<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chili powder- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Kashmiri chili powder- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Turmeric powder- \u00bc tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Garam masala- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cumin powder- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Coriander powder- 2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chaat Masala- 1 tsp (optional)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- \u00be tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Lemon juice- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Water- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a bowl, combine all the spices along with lemon juice &amp; water, make it into a smooth paste.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Adding chaat masala will enhance the taste &amp; flavour. It\u2019s salty so add additional salt accordingly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Spread the marinade all over the chicken.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Chicken leg-thigh or leg pieces are ideal for making this.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Let the chicken marinate for 15 to 30 minutes. Or can be marinated in the refrigerator overnight.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">I\u2019ve used Instant Pot Duo crisp + Air fryer.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the stainless steel pot into the main pot. Place the air fryer basket into the stainless steel pot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the broil tray on the air fryer basket. Grease the broil tray with oil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the marinated chicken on the tray.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Spray non-cooking spray on the chicken.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Close the Instant Pot with the air fryer lid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Select Air fry. Set time to 30 minutes, temperature 400 F. Click start.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After 30 minutes of air frying, open the lid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Use tongs to take the air-fried chicken out of the Instant Pot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Enjoy while it&#8217;s warm along with salad or rice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ERNotesHeader\">Notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNotes\">-You can use any kind of Air fryer.[br]-How to roast in the oven: preheat oven to 400 F or 200 C, place the marinated chicken on a baking tray, place the tray in the preheated oven, roast for 30 to 40 minutes until the chicken has cooked well. Halfway through, flip over the chicken &amp; continue to roast.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3 Minute Instant Pot Asian Style Orzo | Dump &amp; Go Recipe<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Instant-Pot-3-Minute-Asian-style-Orzo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Instant-Pot-3-Minute-Asian-style-Orzo.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Instant-Pot-3-Minute-Asian-style-Orzo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Instant-Pot-3-Minute-Asian-style-Orzo-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/30-Minute-Healthy-Meal-Plan-easy-delicious-recipes-475x200.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">30 Minute Healthy Meal Plan | Air Fried Chicken | Instant Pot 3 Minute Orzo Pasta<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Main<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Asian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT3M\">3 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT3M\">3 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">5 people<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Mixed Veggies- 1\u00bd cups (carrot, green beans, peas, green pepper)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Soy sauce- 2 tbsp, low-sodium<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Hoisin sauce- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground black pepper- \u00bc tsp (or add 1 tsp chili sauce)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Orzo- 1\u00bd cups<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Water- 2 cups (or add chicken or veggie stock)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Sesame seeds- \u00bd tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Sesame oil- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">I&#8217;ve added mixed veggies like carrots, green beans &amp; green pepper. Peas &amp; corn can also be added.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Into the stainless steel pot, dump all the above-mentioned ingredients except sesame oil. Combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">For 1\u00bd cups orzo, add 2 cups water or chicken\/veggie stock.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Close the pot with the lid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Select Pressure cook setting, set time to 3 minutes at high pressure.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After 3 minutes of pressure cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then do a quick pressure release.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Open the lid. Combine the cooked orzo.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add sesame oil &amp; combine well. Sesame oil will greatly enhance the aroma of this dish, so don&#8217;t skip it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">There will be some moisture in the pot. Remove the stainless steel pot from the main pot &amp; keep the pot covered for a few minutes, orzo will absorb all the moisture.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve into a bowl &amp; enjoy with air-fried or grilled chicken, fish or steak or enjoy as it is.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ERNotesHeader\">Notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNotes\">I&#8217;ve added Asian sauces, any kind of seasonings &amp; sauces can be added.[br]In the Instant Pot, orzo will be cooked perfectly in just 3 minutes of pressure cooking.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Eat healthy &amp; Stay healthy\u2026 Healthy &amp; easy lunch or dinner recipes that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes. Say goodbye to fried chicken and say hello to air-fried chicken that tastes exactly like fried chicken. 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