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Close-up of a hearty Instant Pot Keto Mediterranean Chicken dish with olives, tomato sauce, and fresh herbs.

Instant Pot Keto Mediterranean Chicken

A bold and flavorful low-carb dish made in the Instant Pot. Tender chicken thighs simmered with olives, herbs, and tomatoes create a Mediterranean-inspired keto meal in under 30 minutes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Keto, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups white onion, chopped (optional)
  • 28 oz unsalted diced tomatoes, canned
  • 0.5 cup black or Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp chili pepper flakes (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander seed
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (6 or 8 qt) For pressure cooking the chicken.
  • Cutting board & knife For prepping ingredients.
  • Measuring spoons & cups For accurate seasoning and liquids.
  • Tongs or slotted spoon To remove and handle chicken.

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set Instant Pot to 'Sauté'. Add oil or ghee and heat for 1–2 minutes. Brown chicken on both sides for 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. If using onions, sauté them in the remaining oil for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add paprika, onion powder, chili flakes, coriander, parsley, and oregano. Stir 1 minute to bloom spices.
  5. Pour in diced tomatoes and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to avoid a burn warning.
  6. Return browned chicken to the pot and gently stir to coat in sauce.
  7. Seal the lid, set valve to 'Sealing', and pressure cook on High for 7 minutes. Let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
  8. Open lid carefully. Stir in olives and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with keto-friendly sides.

Notes

Swap in boneless chicken breasts if desired (reduce cook time to 6 minutes). Omit onions for strict keto. Add spinach or artichokes at the end for more texture. Use a slurry of xanthan gum for a thicker sauce if preferred.