Pressure Cooker Chicken Quarters
by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)A flavorful and aromatic chicken dish cooked in a pressure cooker, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 2chicken leg quarters
- 1tbspolive oil
- 1tspgarlic powder
- 1tsponion powder
- 1tspsmoked paprika
- 1tspdried oregano
- 1tspblack pepper
- 1tspsalt
For the Dish
- 2tsptomato paste
- 1tbspcumin powder
- 1tbspcoriander powder
- 1tspcayenne powder
- 1/4tspturmeric powder
- 2chilies, smashed
- 1thumb of ginger, smashed
- 3clovegarlic, smashed
- 1large onion, finely diced
- 2large tomatoes, grated
- 1/4cupwater or chicken stock
For the Blended Sauce
- 1large white onion
- 3spring onions
- 3clovegarlic
- 1tspsalt
- 1tspchili flakes
- 1medium-sized yellow capsicum
- 1medium-sized red capsicum
- 1medium-sized green capsicum
- 1/2lemon, juiced
- 1/4cupsunflower oil
How to make Pressure Cooker Chicken Quarters
Prepare the Marinade
Sprinkle the chicken leg quarters with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt. Drizzle olive oil and rub evenly. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.
Make the Blended Sauce
Blend the white onion, spring onions, garlic, salt, chili flakes, capsicums, lemon juice, and sunflower oil into a smooth sauce. Set aside.
Sauté the Chicken
Turn on the pressure cooker and set to Sauté Mode (P5). Add a bit of oil, then brown the chicken quarters on each side. Remove and set aside.
Prepare the Base
In the same pot, sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add the smashed garlic, ginger, and chilies, cooking until fragrant.
Stir in grated tomatoes and tomato paste, followed by cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne powder. Mix well.
Cook the Chicken
Return the browned chicken to the pot. Season with salt and pour in 1/4 cup of water or chicken stock. Stir to combine.
Cover the lid, lock the pressure valve, and set to High Pressure (Chicken Program P2) for 30 minutes.
Allow the pressure cooker to release steam naturally (slow release) for 15 minutes before carefully opening the lid.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot with basmati rice or chapati. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
Adjust the level of cayenne powder to suit your spice preference.