Pressure Cooker Braised Porcini Chicken
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 6
- Servings: 4-6
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Ready In: 20m
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 g) dried porcini mushrooms
- 8 chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large shallots,finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic,peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter,cut into pieces
Method
Step 1
In a small glass bowl,combine dried porcini mushrooms and hot water. Set aside and allow to soak for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Using a slotted spoon,remove soaked mushrooms from the bowl,reserving mushroom liquid. Rinse under running cold water and chop. Strain mushroom liquid through cheesecloth and set aside.
Step 3
Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Preheat olive oil in pressure cooked over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Working in a batches,add chicken thighs to pressure cooker and brown on all sides until golden. Transfer browned chicken to a plate.
Step 6
Reduce pressure cooker heat to medium,add shallots and garlic. Cook,stirring,until fragrant,for about 30 seconds.
Step 7
Stir in chicken broth,mushrooms,,parsley, and reserved mushroom liquid. Bring to a simmer.
Step 8
Return chicken thighs to pressure cooker,nestling the chicken into the sauce.
Step 9
Close pressure cooker and lock the lid. Set heat to high. When pressure cooker reaches high pressure,switch heat to low. Set timer to cook for 6 minutes.
Step 10
Remove the pot from the heat. Open pressure cooker. Season with salt. Using a slotted spoon,transfer cooked chicken thighs to a serving platter. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Step 11
Bring sauce to simmer over medium heat. Simmer,uncovered,until sauce thickened,for 5-6 minutes,stirring occasionally. Stir in unsalted butter until fully incorporated.
Step 12
Spoon mushroom sauce over chicken. Serve immediately.