Pressure Cooker Chicken With 40 Cloves of Garlic Recipe (2024)

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Pamela

At the end, put the chicken on a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil and place under a broiler. I did a minute under high, 5 min at low, and then another minute on high -- but my stove is old and finnicky. Aim for a nice golden brown skin.

Gale

This was delicious! I made it as instructed with no modifications. Everyone loved it, and my husband said it is now his favorite of all the Times recipes we’ve tried. I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because I felt it needed something else—not sure what—to give the flavor just a bit more oomph.BTW, if you’ve ever made this dish via the stove and oven, the pressure cooker will be a revelation. Cleanup was a breeze, and this version calls for far less oil than the traditional version.

Madison Cook

Gale (3 weeks ago) said it needed a little something so I melted 1-1/2 anchovy filets into the oil and garlic in step 2. Bingo. Also, I skinned the chicken and started at step 2. The dish doesn’t need all that fat and neither do the diners. It was amazing. The leftover beans and their liquid were a wonderful soup the next day with just a splash of stock thinner. Thanks everyone!

Andrew

If you're a garlic lover, this dish is so so good, and very filling.The only change I made was to double the amount of wine, as I was worried my larger instant pot needed more liquid to pressurize. It worked and made the broth extra rich and tasty as a bonus.

vancy b

i love garlic and this was way too much

lily

This is just ok. I love a white wine sauce but to me this wasn’t worth the effort. Fine, but not amazing.

Alec

Delicious! I wanted something green so I sautéed some broccoli rab separately. I sautéed several crushed garlic cloves in oil, added the same white wine and vinegar for about 30 seconds, salt and pepper, then the rab, covered and steamed on low heat while chicken began its countdown, then uncovered and tossed in last min or two. Set next to chicken, not mixed in, but it might go well mixed also? Depends on how much of the bitter rab you want…

LV

Flavor was awesome on the beans but they were MUSH. Next time I'll try dried beans cooked 75% or maybe make them separate and take the broth from the beans to 'braise' the chicken thighs? I 'nestled' them as best I could but little flavor was imparted to those guys. Had no thyme; used fresh oregano instead.

suesie

3/1/22 so delicious. Added chard and had with Andrianna bread.

megarallo

This took over an hour to make and was very lack luster. I don’t know how the flavors were supposed to come together but it seemed pretty off. Waste of time. Won’t make it again

Jennifer

This was fantastic. The only thing I changed was proportions- I had 4 lbs of chicken thighs and used 3 cans of beans and about 60 cloves of garlic, but doubled all other ingredients. Peeled garlic cloves make this easy to put together. Will definitely go into rotation!

Leftover Sourdough

Used garbanzo beans, a few potatoes, and a quarter loaf of old frozen sourdough toasted in the oven and torn into chunks since I didn't have enough of the right beans, turned out amazing. I went heavy on the vinegar and lemon juice, but he sourdough croutons complmented perfectly. Definitely recommend adding bread if you get too acidic or salty!

Tom

Very very good. Followed comment advice to add a few carrots and broil after the chicken skin after pressure cooking. Great tips! Didn’t have scallions or dried thyme. But came out alright with some dried basil.

Donna

I have made this at least 6 times! I don't brown, but do remove the skin and bones-so that it is more like shredded chicken. Then the chicken, beans and sauce are so melt-in-your mouth. I often serve over zoodles with some crusty bread on the side

Mel in the Bay

Absolutely delicious, and something that kids love too. Juices are incredible when poured over rice or bread. Would have been much more attractive if I had taken the tip of putting under the broiler at the end, since the skin comes out flabby. Recommend generously seasoning the chicken with salt/pepper.

Andrew

If you're a garlic lover, this dish is so so good, and very filling.The only change I made was to double the amount of wine, as I was worried my larger instant pot needed more liquid to pressurize. It worked and made the broth extra rich and tasty as a bonus.

Janelle

Recipe was perfect as-is, my family loved it. Thought it needed a veggie so I tossed some carrots in with the beans, they cooked nicely. Could also work well with potatoes, turnips, or parsnips. Serve with some fresh crusty bread to sop up the broth.

isaac and sam

Amazing recipe. If you reduce the amount of garlic you are a disgrace. Be sure to broil the chicken for a few minutes after removing from the instant pot. We didn’t have white wine vinegar and substituted rice vinegar and turned out great sill.

Julie

Delicious, I only had 1 can of beans, but 2 would be better. Used pre-peeled garlic w no residual chemical taste.

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Pressure Cooker Chicken With 40 Cloves of Garlic Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you pressure cook chicken too long? ›

Because chicken breast is so lean, just a couple of extra minutes of cook time turns them from juicy to overcooked and dry.

Does a pressure cooker dry out chicken? ›

If you quick release, all the pressure in the meat forces the liquid out... resulting in a dry finish. If pressure is release naturally (slowly) equilibrium occurs and the moisture stays in the meat.

How much water do you add to pressure cooked chicken? ›

Add 1 cup of liquid to the instant pot (water, chicken broth, pineapple or apple juice). Place chicken breasts on top of the trivet in a single layer and season with salt, pepper or any seasonings you like. Secure the instant pot lid and make sure the vent is set to “sealed”.

Why is chicken tough in pressure cooker? ›

Chicken can get a rubbery texture in the instant pot when over cooked. To avoid this, try not to over cook your chicken. Storing the chicken in chicken broth can help rehydrate the chicken and make it less rubbery.

Does chicken need to be submerged in pressure cooker? ›

chicken requires 18 minutes of high pressure cooking. Add 6 minutes of cooking time per additional pound. Note: You can submerge your chicken directly in the cooking liquid, especially if you want to make chicken stock. However, the steamer basket method ensures crispy skin and won't wash away the seasoning.

How long does it take to cook chicken in a pressure cooker? ›

How Long to Cook Chicken in a Pressure Cooker. Boneless chicken breasts and thighs cook in the same amount of time—just 10 minutes at high pressure will do it! Just be sure to arrange the meat in a single, even layer in the pot, as it cooks more evenly that way. It should reach about halfway up the chicken.

Is it better to pressure cook or slow cook chicken? ›

Ultimately, slow cooking allowed our chicken to be perfectly seasoned without compromising the meat texture, a luxury pressure cooking can't afford.

How long do you can chicken in a pressure cooker? ›

Once you're getting 4 “jiggles” per minute, or your dial gauge has come up to pressure, start your timer and process the chicken. If you're canning pint jars, you will process them for 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes). If you're using quart jars, you will process for 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Can you overcook chicken in a pressure cooker? ›

Oddly enough, it can be really challenging to get the right texture when cooking boneless chicken breasts. They cook quickly in the Instant Pot, but if you don't cook them long enough they get a weird, rubber-like texture that's nearly impossible to chew, and if you cook them too long, their texture gets dry.

How do you know when pressure cooked chicken is done? ›

The chicken should register 165 degrees F. If it is below 160 degrees F, reseal and cook a few additional minutes. If the chicken is at 160 but not yet 165, you can simply set the lid on top and let it rest for 5 additional minutes, or until it hits the magic 165 degrees F.

Can I use chicken broth instead of water in pressure cooker? ›

Chicken Broth: Instead of water, chicken broth boosts the flavor of chicken in the Instant Pot. I always use a cup of broth (especially since I cook 2-3 pounds per time). I use canned broth or bouillon added to water.

What happens if you cook chicken too long? ›

Chicken breast is the particular cut that is very prone to drying out and becoming tough. No one likes to bite into a piece of overcooked meat. When you cook chicken breast way past its recommended internal temperature, it will become overcooked and dry because the meat is so lean.

What happens if you slow cook chicken too long? ›

In addition, chicken breast has less fat and can become dry (chewy or rubbery) if cooked for too long. Without moisture, the protein fibers in the chicken become elastic. Included with each meal is a set of instructions to help you cook the meals.

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