Peri Peri Chicken

Item No. REC11807
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
Total Time
26m
Easy
6
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Ingredients

  • 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 needed

  • Large Bowl
  • Silicone-Tipped Tongs

Instructions

Step 1
Place water in the pot. Place chicken in Cook & Crisp™ Basket and place basket in pot. 

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. 

Step 3
In the meantime, combine remaining ingredients, except cilantro, in a large bowl. 

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. 

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. 

Step 6
Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 12 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. 

Step 7
After 8 minutes, open lid and baste chicken with remaining spice mixture. Close lid to resume cooking. 

Step 8
When cooking is complete, transfer chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with cilantro and serve.