4 servings5 hours and 40 minutesamerican

Cajun Chicken

By Francisca Alcalde

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4 Servings

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5 Hours and 40 Minutes

Cajun Chicken
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Recipe Details

Total Time: 5 Hours and 40 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Slow Cook - Low

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, skinless
  • 4 tsp of red pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp of red pepper or merkén
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, wedged
  • Black pepper
  • salt
  • 1 cup white wine
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 cup cream
  • Can be serve with white rice, tortillas or spread with crackers.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Remove the skin from the chicken, set aside.
  2. Mix: paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic, pepper, and season the chicken with this mixture, coat with mustard, store in a bag and set aside for a couple of hours or overnight.
  3. Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot®. Press Saute and set time to 6 Minutes. Melt the butter with the olive oil in the pot and add the onion, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently until ingredients are golden brown. When done, press Cancel.
  4. Add the chicken, wine, and water. Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Slow Cook – Low and set time to 5 Hours and 30 Minutes.
  5. When the time is up, remove the chicken, shred, and take out the bones.
  6. Strain the juice from the pot and return it. Add the cream to the pot and press Broth – High, setting time to 10 Minutes, without the lid to reduce. Add the chicken and serve.

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