This chicken wings and rice recipe is practical, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights. Made in the pressure cooker, it turns into a complete meal with tender chicken, seasoned rice, vegetables, and that cozy homemade taste the whole family loves. It is a great choice when you want something easy without giving up real comfort-food flavor.
What Is This Recipe?
Chicken wings and rice is a one-pot pressure cooker meal where the rice cooks together with the chicken and vegetables. As everything cooks in the same pot, the flavors blend into the rice and make the final dish moist, savory, and full of flavor.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- It is practical and great for busy days.
- It uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients.
- It comes out well-seasoned and juicy.
- It keeps cleanup easy because everything cooks in one pot.
- It makes a generous amount and feeds the whole family.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Here are the ingredients that bring flavor, texture, and balance to this chicken wings and rice recipe. For exact amounts, check the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Chicken wings: add flavor and make the rice more savory and juicy. You can use drumettes, wingettes, or chopped bone-in chicken thighs instead.
- Garlic: boosts the flavor and brings out the seasoning in the chicken.
- Onion: creates the aromatic base for the dish.
- Tomato puree: adds color and a gentle tang.
- White rice: absorbs the cooking liquid and concentrates the flavor. Parboiled rice also works well.
- Carrot: adds mild sweetness and texture.
- Peas: balance the dish and add color.
- Cabbage: adds lightness and volume.
- Bay leaf: gently perfumes the rice as it cooks.
- Olive oil: helps brown the chicken and sauté the aromatics.
- Salt: brings the final flavor into balance.
How to Prepare the Chicken Wings
Choose fresh chicken wings with an even color and no strong smell. Pat them dry before seasoning so they brown better. Then let them marinate for a few minutes so they can absorb the garlic and salt.
How to Make It
- Season the chicken: Toss the chicken wings with salt and grated garlic. Let them marinate for 20 minutes.
- Brown the wings: Heat the olive oil in the pressure cooker and sear the chicken until nicely browned.
- Sauté the onion: Add the chopped onion and stir until soft and lightly translucent.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Stir in the tomato puree, rice, carrot, and peas until well combined.
- Finish the pot: Add the cabbage, bay leaf, and hot water. Adjust the salt if needed.
- Pressure cook: Lock the lid and cook for 5 minutes once the cooker reaches pressure.
- Finish and serve: Top with chopped fresh parsley and serve the rice while hot so it stays moist and flavorful.
Tip: Finish with chopped fresh parsley and serve right away for the best texture.
Variations
You can adapt this recipe with ingredients you already have at home, but adjust the liquid and pressure-cooking time whenever you make a change. That helps keep the rice tender without turning mushy.
- With bell pepper: add sliced bell pepper with the onion for a bolder flavor.
- With corn: replace the peas with corn for a slightly sweet touch.
- With brown rice: use brown rice, but increase the pressure-cooking time to about 15 minutes.
- With another chicken cut: use drumsticks, chicken thighs, or drumettes instead of whole wings.
Tools and Equipment
Using the right tools helps this chicken wings and rice cook evenly and keep the best texture. A pressure cooker speeds up the process and concentrates the flavor. If you use a regular pot, you will need to increase the cooking time and watch the liquid more closely.
- Medium pressure cooker
- Wooden spoon or sturdy spatula
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
A medium pressure cooker helps the rice cook quickly while keeping the right amount of moisture. If you use a regular pot, increase the cooking time and adjust the water as needed. A wooden spoon or sturdy spatula works well for stirring. It also helps to cut the vegetables into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
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Storage
Store chicken wings and rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let it cool completely before storing. To freeze, divide it into individual portions and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, add a few spoonfuls of water and warm it over low heat or in the microwave.
Tips
- Pat the chicken dry before browning so it sears better.
- Do not overcook under pressure or the rice can turn too soft.
- Use hot water so the cooking temperature stays steady.
- Adjust the salt only after all the ingredients have been added.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving to keep the grains lighter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. In that case, cook it in a regular pot for about 20 minutes, keeping an eye on the liquid.
Yes. Chicken thighs, drumsticks, or cubed chicken breast all work well.
Yes, if there is too much water or if it cooks too long under pressure. For that reason, follow the recommended cooking time.
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Recipe
Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings and Rice
Equipment
- 1 Medium pressure cooker
- 1 Wooden spoon or sturdy spatula
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 14 oz chicken wings
- 3 garlic cloves grated
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 carrot diced
- ½ cup peas
- 5 oz cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for finishing
Instructions
- Season the chicken wings with garlic and salt. Let them marinate for 20 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Heat the olive oil in the pressure cooker. Brown the chicken wings on all sides to seal in the juices.
- Add the chopped onion. Sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato puree until it coats the chicken.
- Add the rinsed rice, carrot, and peas. Stir to distribute everything evenly.
- Add the sliced cabbage, bay leaf, and hot water. Taste and adjust the salt as needed.
- Seal the pressure cooker and cook for 5 minutes once it reaches pressure, until the rice is fully cooked.
- Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally. Finish with chopped parsley before serving.
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