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Instant Pot- Spiced Chicken Leg Quarters

The Spice Genie
Instant Pot Spiced Chicken is so delicious, soft and tender. There are three easy steps: marinate, pressure, broil and done! Enjoy this chicken with steamed vegetables, rice or dinner rolls.
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Cook Time 18 minutes
Broil 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

Marination

  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp oregano (dry)
  • 1/4 tsp rosemary (dry)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 of lemon (juice)
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 4 chicken leg quarters with skin or without skin

Instructions
 

Marination

  • Mix all the ingredients listed in a bowl and make a paste.
  • Poke holes in the chicken with a fork.
  • Coat the chicken with the marinade.
  • Marinate for at least 4-6 hours or even overnight for best results. (see notes below).

Pressure Cook

  • Add one cup of water to the instant pot.
  • Place the trivet or steaming rack inside the pot and stack the chicken.
  • Pressure cook 15-20 minutes depending on the weight and then 10 minutes of natural pressure release. (see notes below)
  • Release the rest of the pressure and open the lid. (make sure the pin has dropped)
  • Take the chicken out of the instant pot and place it on a baking sheet.

Broil

  • To get a crispy outer layer, broil the chicken for 10 minutes or until desired crispiness.
  • You may spray oil on the chicken before broiling.
  • Enjoy your chicken with salad, yogurt sauce or steamed vegetables.

Video

Notes

  • Pressure cooking time is based on the amount or the weight of the chicken. The ratio is 6 minutes per pound.
    • NPR is letting the chicken sit or naturally release the pressure after the pressure cooking cycle ends. For this recipe, 10 minutes of NPR is recommended. 
    • If your chicken is undercooked, you can finish cooking it during the broiling process. ( dont be disappointed)
  • Marination is very important. The longer you marinate, the more flavorful your chicken will be. For best results, marinate your chicken overnight.
    • If you are short on time... marinate for atleast 2 hours. 
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