Chicken Marbella Olives Apricots (Print Version)
Juicy chicken cooked with briny olives, capers, and sweet apricots, creating a perfect savory-sweet balance.
# Ingredients:
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8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
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1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
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1/4 cup dry white wine
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2 tablespoons drained capers
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1 tablespoon light brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
# Steps:
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Set a 6-quart Instant Pot® to high saute and allow it to heat up for 5 minutes. Liberally season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pot, then add half the chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook until the skin is deeply browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook the second side until deeply browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken.
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Add the garlic to the pot and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned in spots, about 1 minute. Add the apricots, olives, white wine, capers, brown sugar, oregano, and 1/3 cup water. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the pot using a wooden spoon or spatula.
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Turn off the pot and place the rack on top of the olive and apricot mixture with the handles positioned upward. Nestle the chicken on the rack, skin-side up.
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Lock the lid following the manufacturer's guide and set to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. After the pressure cook cycle is complete, perform a quick release following the manufacturer's guide and wait until the cycle is finished. Carefully remove the lid, avoiding any remaining steam.
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Transfer the chicken to a platter and use a slotted spoon to scoop the olive and apricot mixture over and around the chicken. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm. Remove the rack and set the pot to normal saute. Simmer the sauce until reduced by half and slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.
# Helpful Notes:
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This dish combines briny capers and olives with sweet dried apricots for a balanced flavor profile. It is made entirely in the multi-cooker for convenience.