Pressure Cooker Pomegranate Chicken
2022-01-27- Cuisine: Persian
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Ready In: 25m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
286.3 -
Carbohydrates
19.9 g -
Cholesterol
59.2 mg -
Fat
12.4 g -
Fiber
3.7 g -
Protein
23.5 g -
Saturated Fat
3.6 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
147.4 mg -
Sugar
11.9 g -
Trans Fat
6.4 g -
Unsaturated Fat
1.2 g -
Potassium
405.3 mg
Pressure cooker pomegranate chicken. This delicious chicken recipe belongs to traditional Persian cuisine. Chicken with vegetables, walnuts, and pomegranates cooked in a pressure cooker.
This pomegranate chicken is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner recipe that requires just 10 minutes of prep time. The sweet and tangy sauce is perfect for serving over rice.
What are the benefits of cooking pomegranate chicken in a pressure cooker?
The benefits of cooking pomegranate chicken in a pressure cooker are that it is easy, fast, and hands-off. The process of cooking is done by the pressure cooker, which means you don’t have to monitor the food as it cooks.
Pomegranate chicken can be cooked in a pressure cooker for about 15-30 minutes depending on the size of your pot. This is much faster than traditional methods of cooking because there’s no need to wait for the water to boil or simmer before adding the ingredients. A pressure cooker also uses less energy than other cooking methods, so it’s more economical and environmentally friendly too!
Is this chicken dish healthy?
Pomegranate chicken contains many nutrients and vitamins that are good for the body but it also contains salt, sugar, and fat. It depends on how you cook the dish and what ingredients you use.
How does pomegranate chicken taste?
Pomegranate chicken is a dish that is loved all over the world. It has a rich, tangy flavor and can be made with different ingredients depending on where you are.
The dish was originally created in Iran, but it has now become popular in many other countries as well. The recipe for pomegranate chicken varies from region to region, but the most common ingredients are pomegranate molasses, garlic, and lemon.
Some variations of this dish also include cinnamon and cardamom powders or dried fruit such as apricots or raisins.
It is often served with cooked rice or bread, like naan, pita bread, or chapati.
Pressure Cooker Pomegranate Chicken
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 g) walnuts
- whole chicken, cut into 10 serving pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) water
- 2/3 cup (150 g) pomeganate molasses
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 lemon
- pomegranate seeds for garnish
Method
Step 1
In a large nonstick skillet, toast the walnuts over medium-high heat, stirring, for 5 minutes. Transfer toasted walnuts to a food processor and allow them to cool. Grind cooled walnuts until no large pieces remain.
Step 2
Remove as much as possible skin from chicken pieces. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pressure cooker turned to the sauté mode. Working in batches, add seasoned chicken pieces and brown on both sides until golden, for about 3 minutes per side. Remove browned chicken pieces from the pressure cooker and transfer them to a plate.
Step 4
If the pressure cooker is dry after browning chicken, add 1 extra tablespoon of olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, for 3 minutes. Stir in ground cinnamon and cardamom and cook, stirring, for a further 1 minute. Stir in processed walnuts, pomegranate molasses, sugar, and lemon juice.
Step 5
Close the pot and lock the lid. Set the machine to cook at high pressure. Set the timer to cook for 7 minutes.
Step 6
Using the Quick Release method, bring pressure to normal. Carefully unlock and open the lid. Return chicken pieces to pressure cooker along with accumulated juices, nesting meat into the sauce, adding more sugar and lemon juice to taste.
Step 7
Serve chicken over the cooked rice with walnut sauce and fresh pomegranate seeds.