I have no idea what the heck I’m doing…

I’m completely lost in the kitchen right now… A few days ago, I decided to try cooking a chicken in my pressure cooker. My plan was to cook it just enough to get it tender, then transfer it to the air fryer to achieve a crispy exterior while keeping it juicy inside.

The problem is, I rarely cook and it’s been almost a year since I last made chicken, so I completely lost track of time and ended up leaving it in the pressure cooker for 1.5 hours. When I finally managed to take it out with a sieve, the chicken was a mess. The bones and skin just fell apart, and the meat was so shredded it looked like candy floss. I ended up picking off all the meat and storing it in a container along with the broth.

I used some of the broth to whip up a cream of mushroom soup, and then turned a portion of that into a mushroom sauce to accompany steak for dinner that night.

The next day, I seasoned part of the chicken with Middle Eastern spices and garlic sauce, which I stuffed into khobz bread to make a delicious sandwich. I even tweaked the mushroom soup recipe and had that for lunch.

I then mixed some of the chicken with Mexican spices and salsa to create fajitas, topped with guacamole, and turned it into a burrito for dinner tonight.

Tomorrow, I plan on making a traditional dish with groats, the chicken, and some of the stock.

I still have a ton of chicken left, as well as plenty of chicken stock and cream of mushroom soup. It’s surprising how much food I can make from a single 750-gram chicken, considering I’m not used to cooking or meal prepping on a daily basis. This adventure just keeps going!


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One response to “I have no idea what the heck I’m doing…”

  1. It sounds like you ended up making the most out of a little cooking mishap! It’s impressive how resourceful you’ve been with that chicken and stock. Who knew a forgetful moment in the pressure cooker could lead to such a variety of delicious meals? It’s great that you’re exploring different cuisines and flavors—your sandwich, fajitas, and upcoming groat dish all sound amazing!

    Cooking takes practice, and it looks like you’re gaining a lot of experience and confidence already. Just think of all the new meals you can create from what you have left! Plus, you’re saving money by using everything up. Keep it up; you’ll be a pro in no time! 🚀🍽️

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