Dinner
Peri Peri Chicken
Recipe by Ninja Test Kitchen
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- 1/2 cup water
- 2 1/2 pounds frozen boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Utensils
- Large Bowl
- Silicone-Tipped Tongs
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Step 1
Place water in the pot. Place chicken in Cook & Crisp™ Basket and place basket in pot.
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Step 2
Assemble pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to 4 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
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Step 3
In the meantime, combine remaining ingredients, except cilantro, in a large bowl.
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Step 4
When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the pressure release valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure.
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Step 5
Using silicone-tipped tongs, remove cooked chicken from basket and toss with spice mixture; reserving some of mixture for basting. Return chicken to basket.
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Step 6
Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 12 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
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Step 7
After 8 minutes, open lid and baste chicken with remaining spice mixture. Close lid to resume cooking.
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Step 8
When cooking is complete, transfer chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
