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Express Chicken Escabeche

Chicken & turkey
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I love cooking with chicken because it goes with everything, is super easy to prepare, and always turns out delicious. At home we are obsessed with chicken—it gives you endless possibilities!

This express pressure cooker version of chicken escabeche is ideal for saving time without sacrificing tender, flavour-packed meat. It is perfect for sorting out healthy weekday lunches or dinners.

Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minServes: 4

Ingredients

  • 12 chicken thighs
  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 1 handful of carrots
  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • Bay leaves
  • Thyme
  • 1 glass of white wine
  • Sherry vinegar to taste
  • 1 glass of water
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt

Step by step

  1. 1Sear and brown the chicken thighs with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil directly in the pressure cooker.
  2. 2Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
  3. 3Slice the onions into thin strips and cut the carrots into rounds.
  4. 4In the same pot, gently sweat the onion, then lightly sauté the carrots.
  5. 5Add the whole head of garlic, bay leaves, thyme, white wine, Sherry vinegar to taste, water, and a pinch of salt.
  6. 6Add the reserved chicken thighs back into the pot.
  7. 7Close the pressure cooker lid and cook over high heat until it starts releasing steam.
  8. 8Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  9. 9Once the time is up, release the pressure completely and carefully open the pot.

Tips and tricks

The cooking time in the pressure cooker is approximate and may vary depending on the size of the chicken thighs.

If you do not have a pressure cooker, you can make this in a regular pot or Dutch oven over low heat for 45 to 60 minutes until the meat is meltingly tender.

This stew develops so much more flavour overnight, making it a fantastic dish to prepare ahead of time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the chicken take to cook in the pressure cooker?

It takes between 15 and 20 minutes over medium-low heat once the cooker reaches full pressure and starts releasing steam.

How do you store chicken escabeche and how long does it keep?

Keep it in the fridge in an airtight container, submerged in its cooking juices, where it will stay in great shape for 4 to 5 days.

Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?

Yes, you can use diced chicken breast, though I personally recommend thighs because they handle long cooking better and stay much juicier.

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