Pressure Cooker Chicken With Raisins And Capers Recipes

PRESSURE-COOKER CHICKEN WITH OLIVES & ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic salt and pepper. Dip chicken thighs in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. In batches, brown the chicken on all sides., Sprinkle garlic, lemon zest, thyme and rosemary over chicken. Top with artichoke hearts, olives and bay leaf. In a bowl, mix orange juice, broth and honey; pour over top. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick-release any remaining pressure. Remove bay leaf. , Mix gremolata ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken and artichoke mixture.

PRESSURE-COOKER COUNTRY CAPTAIN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place onion, red pepper and garlic in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; top with chicken. In a small bowl, whisk broth, brown sugar and seasonings; pour over chicken. Top with tomatoes and raisins. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes., Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 170°. Thicken cooking juices if desired. Serve with rice and, if desired, parsley. Freeze option: Place chicken and vegetables in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH CAPERS AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Generously salt and pepper chicken. Select Browning and add 1 tablespoon oil to the cooking pot. When oil is hot, brown chicken on both sides. Work in two batches so you don't crowd the pressure cooker. Remove chicken to a platter when browned. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to pressure cooking pot. When oil is hot, add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and capers to onions in the pressure cooking pot; cook for 1 minute. Stir in broth and vinegar. Add chicken with any accumulated juices. Lock lid in place, select High Pressure and 13 minutes cooking time. When beep sounds, turn off pressure cooker and do a quick pressure release to release pressure. When valve drops carefully remove lid. With tongs, remove chicken to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Add to broth in the cooking pot. Select Saute and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Turn pressure cooker off. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken; garnish with parsley.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil and butter in a heavy-bottom skillet. Add the chicken breasts and saute over medium-high heat, turning the pieces often until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add the shallots and garlic around the chicken. Cook briefly; add the tarragon, tomatoes, vinegar, capers, wine and tomato paste. Stir to dissolve the brown particles adhering to the bottom of the skillet.
• Blend well, bring to a boil, and then cover and simmer for 9 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH CAPERS

Steps:

• Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap. Pound breasts to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.
• Spread flour into a wide, shallow dish. Press chicken into flour to coat completely.
• Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken in hot butter mixture until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet to a serving platter and cover with a lid to keep warm.
• Pour white wine, lemon juice, capers, and garlic into the pan. Bring the liquid to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; cook at a boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle sauce over and around the chicken; garnish with parsley.

CINNAMON RAISIN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute onion, garlic, cinnamon and pepper in oil until onion is tender. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until juices run clear. Add orange juice and raisins. Cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

PRESSURE-COOKER GARDEN CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Place chicken in an 6- or 8-qt. electric pressure cooker. Combine green peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, broth, wine, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 170°. Remove chicken to a serving patter; keep warm., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into broth mixture. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes.