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Chicken Multifunction Cooker

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Multifunction cookers are a great tool for making quick and healthy meals! Cook this whole chicken and use it for multiple recipes!

Also, check out our tips on having a smooth and safe multifunction cooker experience.


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  1. Wash your hands and surface well. In a small bowl, mix together all spices.
  2. Place chicken on cutting board and remove giblets and excess fat from the chicken cavity. Dry chicken with paper towels. (Do not rinse chicken with water) Sprinkle and rub chicken with spice mixture. Insert halved lemon into chicken cavity.
  3. Set 6-qt pressure cooker to the high sauté setting, pour in oil. Place in chicken, breast side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip chicken over with tongs and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove chicken from pressure cooker and set aside.
  4. Add water to pressure cooker and scrap bottom using a wooden spoon to prevent remainder pieces from burning. Place metal trivet into the pot and gently place chicken on top. Close top of pressure cooker and select manual setting to high and set time for 28 minutes.
  5. After timed cooking, naturally release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions, about 30 minutes.
  6. Open lid and remove chicken using tongs. Let chicken rest 10-15 minutes. Remove lemon and serve
Recipe Notes

A recommended serving size of chicken is 3 ounces.

Shrimp and Slaw Street Tacos

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It may be Fall, but we love street tacos most of all! Pull out your skillet to try these scrumptious shrimp tacos.


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Shrimp
  1. Clean and sanitize your workspace. Pull back your hair and wash your hands.
  2. Wash all vegetables before preparation.
  3. In a bowl, mix raw, peeled and deveined shrimp with chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, and paprika.
  4. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet. Once it’s heated, add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet.
  5. Cook the shrimp until it is opaque and reaches 145*F.
Slaw
  1. In a separate, clean bowl, add shredded cabbage, apple cider vinegar, honey, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix together.
  2. Place cooked shrimp in a corn tortilla. Top with the cabbage slaw.
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Taco Seasoning

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Making your own taco seasoning may seem like a hassle, why not just purchase a package at the grocery store…right?  You can make your own with the spices you already have in your pantry and save a buck or two at the grocery store.

I know, you’re thinking, just a dollar… right?  Yeah, just a dollar, every time you make one of your favorite recipes, and that can eventually add up to something you can purchase from your wish list!

Making your own taco seasoning is a great way to reduce the sodium content, artificial flavoring, and you can adjust the flavors and “heat” to your liking.  You can also double or triple the recipe to make a larger batch.  Store the seasoning in an air tight container in your pantry, and have available for all your favorite recipes.  Try the taco seasoning in Mexican dishes, dips, soups, chili, salad dressings and even rub on chicken, pork, and beef before adding to the grill.

Try this seasoning recipe in our Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili recipe.

Taco Seasoning spices splayed across a wooden cutting board.
Taco Seasoning
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Taco Seasoning spices splayed across a wooden cutting board.
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  1. Combine all spices together until blended will. Store your taco seasoning in air tight container at room temperature.
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Chicken and Summer Veggies Grilling Pocket

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This Chicken and Summer Veggies Grilling Pocket recipe is the perfect recipe to start of grilling season with! It is a simple dish to throw together then throw on the grill for a simple and impressive dinner!Chicken and vegetables still in their grilling packet, on a yellow plate ready to be served.

Chicken and vegetables still in their grilling packet, on a yellow plate ready to be served.
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Heat your grill to cook over medium-high heat.
  2. Cut the vegetables as directed. Cut the chicken in to evenly sized cubes.
  3. Combine the olive oil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
  4. Cut 6 sheets of foil approximately 12 inches in length each.
  5. Divide the vegetables and chicken evenly among the 6 sheets of foil. Top each with some of the oil mixture, spreading over the vegetables and chicken.
  6. Fold the foil so that it creates a sealed pocket.
  7. Grill the foil packets over medium high heat for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
Recipe Notes

Chicken and Summer Veggie Foils Nutrition Facts Serving size (283g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 240 % Daily Value Total Fat 10 g 13 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 60 mg 3 % Total Carbohydrate 8 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 28 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 42 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 825 mg 20 %

Herb Crusted Pork Chops

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These Herb Crusted Pork Chops are an easy way to dress up simple chops! Serve with a side of vegetables and potatoes and you’ve got a delicious meal!


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6 15 minutes
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  1. Trim any excess fat from the pork chops.
  2. On a plate or a shallow pan, combine all the ingredients except the pork chops. Mix them well.
  3. Press the pork chops into the mixture. Make sure each pork chop gets an even coating on both sides.
  4. Cook the pork chops on the backyard grill or under the broiler for about 8 minutes on each side.
  5. To ensure that the pork is done, use a food thermometer to ensure the temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
Recipe Notes

Herb Crusted Pork Chops Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 pork chop (123g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 11 g 14 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 90 mg 30 % Sodium 220 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 6 g 2 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 29 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 73 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 393 mg 8 %