Dinner

Chicken in Sauce

Name: Chicken in Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 1 1/2 tsp achiote paste; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 medium onion, medium; 1 large tomato, large; 1/2 red bell pepper; 2 cups chicken stock; olive oil, a little bit

Pressure-cooked chicken thighs in a savory tomato, pepper, achiote, and chicken stock sauce.

45 min
360 kcal

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Chop the bell pepper, onion, and tomato; set aside.
Step 2:
Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting for 8 minutes.
8 min
Step 3:
Add a little olive oil to the pot.
Step 4:
Add the onion, garlic, tomato, bell pepper, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Step 5:
Sauté for 4 minutes.
4 min
Step 6:
Add the chicken thighs.
Step 7:
Cook for 2 minutes on each side, mixing often.
2 min
Step 8:
Add the chicken stock.
Step 9:
Cover and set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 20 minutes.
20 min
Step 10:
Release the pressure when done.
Step 11:
Add a little more salt if needed.
Step 12:
Serve with some of the cooking juices over rice and beans, if desired.