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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Tender and juicy chicken thighs cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot, infused with savory flavors and ready in no time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs skin-on or skinless
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
Liquid
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Sauté
  1. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down and brown for about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Flip the chicken thighs and brown the other side for another 4-5 minutes.
Pressure Cook
  1. Remove the chicken thighs and set aside. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
  2. Return the chicken thighs to the pot, close the lid, and set to 'Pressure Cook' for 10 minutes.
Release and Serve
  1. Once cooking is complete, allow for a natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  2. Serve the chicken thighs with the cooking liquid spooned over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the seasoning for a few hours or overnight before cooking.

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