Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
4.6
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
306 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
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These Instant Pot chicken thighs are coated with herbs and spices, then seared and pressure cooked to tender perfection. A comfort food classic that takes just minutes to make and always gets rave reviews.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions
- Place the salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Rub the seasoning all over both sides of the chicken.
- Turn the Instant Pot to saute mode. Add the olive oil to the pot.
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the pot in a single layer. You may need to do this step in batches.
- Cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Arrange all the thighs skin side up in the pot.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot.
- Seal the pot and set it to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
- After the cook time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally.
- Remove the thighs from the pot and cover to keep warm.
- Turn the pot back to saute mode and bring the liquid in the pot to a simmer.
- Whisk the corn starch with 2 tablespoons of cold water.
- Stir the corn starch mixture into the liquid in the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until gravy has just thickened. Add the butter and stir until melted.
- Spoon the gravy over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
633mg
(26%)
Potassium
270mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
382IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 633mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 382IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
33 reviews
Excellent
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