This light, yet satisfying and healthy meal is rich in protein, fiber and minerals. In addition, thanks to a successful combination ingredients achieve almost perfect balance tastes. The sharpness of chili and ginger in harmony with sweetness dried apricots, and crispy pistachios complement the texture dishes. Share with friends: 
Time: one hour. Difficulty: easy Servings: 4 Used in recipes volumetric containers: 1 cup (tbsp.) – 240 ml. 3/4 cup (st.) – 180 ml. 1/2 cup (tbsp.) – 120 ml. 1/3 cup (st.) – 80 ml. 1/4 cup (st.) – 60 ml. 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) – 15 ml. 1teaspoon (tsp) – 5 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 4 medium boneless and skinless chicken breasts (approximately 230 gr. each)
- 3 tbsp. l olive oil, plus extra for watering
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely grated
- 1 Serrano chili, remove the seeds (optional) and chop
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 tbsp. l grated ginger (from a piece 2.5 cm long)
- 2 tbsp. red quinoa beans, rinse and dry well
- 1 and 3/4 Art. chicken broth
- 2 tbsp. l chopped rosemary leaves
- 1/2 tbsp. chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 tbsp. unshelled roasted salted pistachios
- Mint leaves, chopped shallots (only the green part) and lemon slices, for decoration
- Special equipment: pressure cooker-multicooker with the volume of the bowl is 6 liters. or 7.5 liters
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Recipe preparation:
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper generously. Add to bowl 6 L pressure cookers-multicookers vegetable oil, garlic, chilli, onion, ginger, 1.5 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Turn on mode “Cooking” by setting the maximum power (see note). Cook, stirring frequently, so that garlic and ginger do not burn until vegetables will not become soft and will not begin to brown (about 5 minutes). Add quinoa, chicken stock, half rosemary leaves and cover with a glass lid. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Carefully place the steaming rack pressure cooker-multicooker and lay on top with an even layer of chicken. Sprinkle with the remaining rosemary. Follow manufacturer’s directions for locking the lid and adjusting the operation of the device. Cook in mode pressure cookers at high pressure for 1 minute.
- After the end of the pressure cooker cycle, follow the instructions producer, let the steam come out naturally (about 5 minutes). Taking care not to burn yourself with the remaining steam, unlock and remove the cover. Move the chicken on a plate and leave it open until serving.
- Turn on “Cooking” by setting the maximum power, and keep cooking quinoa until all the liquid will not evaporate (approximately 5 minutes). Get the plugin pressure cooker container, stir in apricots and pistachios. Serve quinoa chicken, sprinkled with mint, shallots, squeezing on top lemon juice and watering with olive oil.
