Golden Onion Braised Chicken Breast
Juicy, tender chicken breast cooked in a pressure cooker with deeply caramelized onions that create a rich, golden sauce. This fuss-free recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and packed with flavor — a reliable weeknight staple the whole family will ask for again.
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 1 large chicken breast (about 500 g)
- 2 medium onions
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 100 ml chicken broth or water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
- 1
Crush the garlic cloves and rub them all over the chicken breast along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Slice the onions into thin rings and sauté, stirring regularly, until deeply golden and caramelized, about 7 to 8 minutes. Don't rush this step — the onions are the key to flavor and color.
- 3
Add the chicken breast and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth, drop in the bay leaf and seal the pressure cooker. Bring to pressure and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- 5
Allow the steam to release naturally before opening. Check that the chicken is cooked through, adjust seasoning and serve hot with the pan juices spooned over the top.
💡 Chef's Tip
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken with the crushed garlic in the fridge for up to 30 minutes before cooking. The caramelized onions are non-negotiable — take the time to get them properly golden.
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