Instant Pot Greek Chicken Salad Bowl

It has been so still and muggy this summer in Hawaiʻi,  so if I cannot make dinner in the Instant Pot, I would just rather look for a restaurant with strong air conditioning or pick up take out. This recipe fits the bill. The chicken is in the Instant Pot, and after taking out the chicken, the pearled couscous is made in the remaining liquid in the pot. Everything else is fresh and raw.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. oregano
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 1/4-1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• ~ 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I used 4 pre-packed pieces), sliced about 1/2" thick
• 1 c water
• 1 1/2 c. couscous
• 1 c full fat Greek yogurt
• juice from 1 lemon
• 1 Japanese cucumber, large chunks
• 1 box Grape tomatoes, quartered (about 11 oz)
• 1/2 c pitted, sliced Kalamata olives
• 2 T fresh dill
• feta crumbles

Directions:

1. In the Instant Pot liner, whisk the spices (oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt and pepper) as well as the olive oil and water.  Add the chicken and give it a good stir. 
2. Close and seal IP and set on manual for 3 minutes. Quick pressure release when it is done. In the meantime, cut the vegetables.
3. After the quick release, take out the chicken and set aside. Add the couscous, stir and put a glass lid on it until it absorbs the liquid. It should be about 7 minutes, but if it takes longer, put the saute on to get the liquid boiling and then turn it off. When couscous is fluffy, take out and set it in another bowl.
4. Put the other cut vegetables and olives in its own bowl for serving.
5. For tzatziki (dressing) - mix yogurt, lemon juice dill and a sprinkle of salt to taste. It is hot this summer so I put it in the refrigerator to set a little.
6. Assemble by putting tzatziki down first, then couscous and then everything else to your preference. I put a little fresh dill on top for extra punch. The feta and Kalamata olives add salt so this recipe does not need to be heavily salted.