Chicken Delirious and Buttered Rice (for Pressure Cooker)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 15
Chicken Delirious and Buttered Rice (for Pressure Cooker)
in Main

Prep

35 min

Cook

28 min

Ready In

63 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 onions , chopped
2 green bell peppers , chopped
4 carrots , cut into match-stick size pieces
1 pound skinless , boneless chicken breasts , cut into cubes
1 cup orange juice
1 cup whiskey
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes , or more to taste
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon Asian ( toasted ) sesame oil
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/4 cups white rice
1 tablespoon butter , or to taste
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
497
Sugar
47g
Fat
7g
This delicious meal is a twist on traditional chicken and rice dishes. The addition of orange juice and whiskey creates a savory and slightly sweet sauce that perfectly complements the buttery rice. The use of a pressure cooker makes this recipe quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights. While the alcohol content may not be suitable for everyone, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for those who enjoy bold flavors and hearty meals.

Instructions

1.Add the onions, bell peppers, and carrots to the pressure cooker.
2.Add the chicken and orange juice to the cooker.
3.Mix together the whiskey, brown sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl.
4.Pour the mixture into the cooker over the chicken and vegetables.
5.Add the water to the cooker.
6.Close and lock the lid of the pressure cooker.
7.Cook at high pressure for 20 minutes.
8.Release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
9.Select the browning function on the pressure cooker.
10.Stir the cornstarch into the remaining orange juice and slowly pour it into the cooker, stirring constantly.
11.Cook until the sauce thickens.
12.Melt the butter in a separate pot.
13.Add the rice and butter to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
14.Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pot.
15.Close and lock the lid of the pressure cooker.
16.Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
17.Release the pressure manually and stir the rice.
18.Serve the chicken and sauce over the rice.

PROS

This dish is full of flavor and very filling.

The pressure cooker makes it quick and easy to prepare.

CONS

The high alcohol content in the recipe may not be suitable for everyone.

It is a high calorie and high-fat meal that does not contain many vegetables.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chicken and rice provide a good source of protein and complex carbohydrates.
The dish is high in vitamin C from the vegetables and orange juice.
However, the high sugar and alcohol content may not be suitable for those with certain health conditions.

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