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Steamed chicken skewers with herbs

Savory recipes Spring Winter 1+ hour Easy Autocuiseur
Prep time
15 minutes + 1 hour for the marinade
Cooking time
5 minutes
Serves
4 people
Bring out the flavor of fresh herbs with this steamed dish!

Method

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips
  2. Thread the chicken strips onto the skewers
  3. Wash and dry the herbs, then pluck the leaves
  4. Chop the leaves and keep the stems
  5. Prepare the marinade by mixing the chopped herbs, oil, salt, and pepper, then add the skewers. Refrigerate for 1 hour, occasionally turning over the skewers
  6. Wash and drain the bean sprouts and spinach
  7. Make a vinaigrette by whisking 2/3 parts olive oil, 1/3 part balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper
  8. If you are using fresh bean sprouts, place them in 10 cl (2/5 cup) of water in the steam basket of the pressure cooker. Close the lid and cook. When the steam starts to escape, lower the heat and cook for 2 minutes.
  9. Remove the pressure cooker from the heat. Depressurize before opening then remove the basket
  10. Add the herb stems to the steam basket, followed by the skewers
  11. Add 130 cl (5 and 2/5 cups) of water to the pressure cooker and insert the basket.
  12. Close the lid and cook. When the steam starts to escape, lower the heat and cook for 3 to 5 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken)
  13. Remove the pressure cooker from the heat. Depressurize before opening
  14. In a large bowl, season the spinach with the vinaigrette.
  15. Arrange the skewers on a plate with some bean sprouts and spinach.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/3 bunch of cilantro
  • 4 sprigs of mint
  • 4 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 sprigs of basil
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) spinach leaves
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) bean sprouts (fresh or canned)
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Olive oil
  • Salt, pepper

Utensil

Pressure cooker

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