Chicken with pasta
Description
I will cook using a multicooker; if you don't have one, you can use a cauldron or a pot. You can choose any shape of pasta—I had these spiral-shaped ones made from hard wheat. You can use any chicken pieces, but it's preferable to use thighs, drumsticks, or legs.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. I thoroughly wash the chicken, dry it, then cut it into small pieces. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
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Step 2
2. Peel the onion and rinse it, then slice it into half-rings and add to the chicken.
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Step 3
3. Add chicken spices, ground black and red pepper to the bowl with the meat, pour in soy sauce and add a little salt.
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Step 4
4. Mix the contents of the bowl by hand, then place the chicken in the refrigerator for 8 hours (overnight).
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Step 5
5. I grease the multicooker bowl with vegetable oil (1-2 tablespoons). Place the chicken and onion into the bowl.
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Step 6
6. I have frozen bell pepper left from summer in my freezer, I add it to the chicken (fresh works great too).
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Step 7
7. Close the multicooker lid and set the "Baking" mode for 30 minutes.
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Step 8
8. After half an hour, I open the lid and add pasta (must be durum wheat pasta, otherwise it will turn into mush).
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Step 9
9. Using a spoon, mix the pasta with the chicken. Cook in "Simmer" mode with the lid open (5-7 minutes).
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Step 10
10. Pour in all the required water and add salt to taste. Close the multicooker lid.
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Step 11
11. Set the "Stewing" mode and set the time for 30 minutes. After that, open the lid and check if all ingredients are cooked. If necessary, close the lid again and leave for another 5–7 minutes.
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Step 12
12. At the same time, I get a delicious side dish with pieces of juicy and flavorful chicken.