Lemon Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes

This Lemon Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes recipe is the perfect dish for a fresh protein rich meal. It has zesty lemon, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant coriander.

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Simple Steps:

1. Turn the pressure cooker to sauté.
2. Add the 3 chicken breasts.
3. Add in 2 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and stock cube.
4. Cook until just the stock cube and butter has melted.
5. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
6. While the chicken is cooking, halve 18 cherry tomatoes.
7. Once the chicken is cooked, turn to sauté mode and add the cherry tomatoes, cook them until they are slightly softened.
8. Serve hot, garnished with coriander and lemon wedges on the side. Salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients List:

• 3 chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 stock cube
• 2 cups of water
• 1 teaspoon chopped coriander (I used freeze dried for convenience but fresh would be best)
• 200g cherry tomatoes

Ingredient Swap Ideas:

• Swap chicken breasts for thighs or drumsticks for a different texture.
• Use lime juice instead of lemon for a slightly sweeter flavour.
• Replace coriander with parsley or basil for a different herbal note.
• Add some heat to your dish by sprinkling a pinch of red pepper flakes over the chicken.
• Serve with a side of quinoa, rice, or roasted vegetables for a filling and nutritious meal.

This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dinner that’s sure to impress. The lemon and coriander add a beautiful brightness to the dish, while the cherry tomatoes provide a burst of juicy sweetness. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

• Easy Pressure Cooker Recipes

Lemon Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes

This Lemon Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes recipe is the perfect dish for a fresh protein rich meal. It has zesty lemon, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant coriander.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 3 people

Equipment

• Pressure cooker

Ingredients

  

• 3 chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 stock cube
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp coriander chopped
• 18 cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions

 

• Turn the pressure cooker to sauté.
• Add the 3 chicken breasts.
• Add in 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and stock cube.
• Cook until just the stock cube and butter has melted.
• Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
• While the chicken is cooking, halve 18 cherry tomatoes.
• Once the chicken is cooked, turn to sauté mode and add the cherry tomatoes, cook them until they are slightly softened.
• Serve hot, garnished with coriander and lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Ingredient Swap Ideas:

Swap chicken breasts for thighs or drumsticks for a different texture.

Use lime juice instead of lemon for a slightly sweeter flavour.

Replace coriander with parsley or basil for a different herbal note. Add some heat to your dish by sprinkling a pinch of red pepper flakes over the chicken.

Serve with a side of quinoa, rice, or roasted vegetables for a filling and nutritious meal.

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