Pressure Cooker Timing Reference

Quick Lookup Table

Ingredient	State	Mode	Time	Release	Notes
Chicken Thighs	Thawed	High Pressure	8-10m	10m NR	Bone-in or boneless
Chicken Thighs	Frozen	High Pressure	12-15m	10m NR	Add 4 minutes
Chicken Cutlets	Thawed	High Pressure	4-6m	10m NR	Thin pieces, cook fast
Chicken Cutlets	Frozen	High Pressure	8-10m	10m NR	Add 4 minutes
Chicken Breast	Thawed	High Pressure	6-8m	10m NR	Can dry out easily
Chicken Breast	Frozen	High Pressure	10-12m	10m NR	Add 4 minutes
Chicken Drums	Thawed	High Pressure	10-12m	10m NR
Chicken Drums	Frozen	High Pressure	12-15m	10m NR	Add 2-4 minutes
White Basmati Rice	Rinsed	High Pressure	6m	10m NR	1:1 ratio
Jasmine Rice	Rinsed	High Pressure	4m	10m NR	1:1 ratio
Long Grain White	Rinsed	High Pressure	5m	10m NR	1:1 ratio
Brown Rice	Rinsed	High Pressure	22m	10m NR	1:1.25 ratio
Black Beans	Soaked	High Pressure	8-10m	15m NR
Pinto Beans	Soaked	High Pressure	8-10m	15m NR
White Beans (Cannellini)	Soaked	High Pressure	8-10m	15m NR
Navy Beans	Soaked	High Pressure	8-10m	15m NR
Kidney Beans	Soaked	High Pressure	10-12m	15m NR	Longer cook time
Garbanzo (Chickpeas)	Soaked	High Pressure	15-20m	15m NR	Much longer - different timing
Lima Beans	Soaked	High Pressure	8-10m	15m NR
Canned Beans	Any type	N/A	N/A	N/A	Add with rice in Phase 2, no extra time

Release Types

• NR (Natural Release): Let pressure drop naturally (10-15 minutes). Essential for rice and beans.
• QR (Quick Release): Manually release pressure immediately. Use for vegetables, delicate proteins.
• 10m NR: Wait 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.

If you’re unsure:
Use Natural Release. It’s safer, more forgiving, and almost never ruins food.

Critical Rules

1. Never quick release rice - Always natural release for proper texture
2. Frozen proteins - Add 2-4 minutes to thawed times
3. Rice ratios - White rice: 1:1, Brown rice: 1:1.25 (rice:water)
4. Bean soaking - "Soaked" means beans have been rehydrated in water. Overnight: Cover with water, soak 8-12 hours, drain. Quick Soak: Cover with water, bring to boil, remove from heat, soak 1 hour, drain. Always drain and rinse before cooking.