Instant Pot® Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach

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Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 3 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 4 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 ½ cups water
• 2 cups peeled and cubed (3/4-inch) butternut squash
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• salt and ground black pepper to taste