Pressure Cooker Chicken and Potatoes
A comforting weeknight dinner that comes together in record time thanks to the pressure cooker. Tender chicken thighs infused with garlic, onion, and a bright squeeze of lemon pair perfectly with fluffy potatoes soaking up every drop of savory broth. Simple ingredients, big flavors — on the table in under 30 minutes!
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 3 chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- Salt to taste
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Directions
- 1
Dice the onion and crush the garlic cloves. Sauté them in the pressure cooker along with the crumbled bouillon cube until fragrant and lightly golden.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them evenly with the aromatics.
- 3
Squeeze the lemon juice directly over the chicken and mix gently.
- 4
Peel and cut the potatoes into large chunks, add them to the pot along with half a cup of water, then seal the lid securely.
- 5
Once the cooker reaches full pressure, reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes.
- 6
Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening. Serve piping hot and enjoy!
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra depth, brown the chicken in a splash of oil before adding the other ingredients. A pinch of smoked paprika or a bay leaf elevates this simple dish beautifully.
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