Tender Pressure Cooker Chicken
Incredibly juicy and flavorful chicken cooked effortlessly in the pressure cooker. This budget-friendly family recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth meat in just 30 minutes — perfect for busy weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) chicken breast
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 onion, sliced into rings
- 375 ml (1½ cups) water
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Directions
- 1
Rinse the chicken breast thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Pierce the meat all over with the tip of a knife to help seasonings penetrate deeply into the flesh.
- 3
Rub the chicken all over with crushed garlic, paprika, and crumbled bouillon cube, pressing well into the cuts.
- 4
Heat the oil over low heat in the pressure cooker with the lid off until warm.
- 5
Add the seasoned chicken, onion rings, and water. Secure the lid and bring to full pressure.
- 6
Cook for 30 minutes under pressure, then carefully release the steam according to your cooker's instructions.
- 7
Check tenderness — the chicken should be very soft and easy to shred with a fork.
- 8
If the pot looks dry, add a splash of water and a few extra onion rings, then cook for an additional 5 minutes.
💡 Chef's Tip
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken with garlic and paprika for 1 hour in the fridge before cooking. Serve over white rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete, nutritious meal.
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