Instant Pot Chicken Thighs (Fresh or Frozen)
User Reviews
4.8
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
358 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs (Fresh or Frozen)
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs about 6 thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ onion thickly sliced
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Instructions
- Combine spices in a small bowl. Season chicken with spice mixture.
- Turn a 6QT Instant Pot onto saute. Add olive oil and heat 1 minute.
- Place ½ of the chicken skin side down in the instant pot and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp and it releases easily from the pan. Repeat with remaining chicken, adding more oil if needed. Turn Instant Pot off. *see note for frozen thighs
- Add chicken broth to the bottom of the pot and scrape any brown bits. Add onion slices.
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and place thighs skin side up on the trivet.
- Select manual and cook on high pressure for 9 minutes. Allow to naturally release for 5 minutes. Release any remaining pressure.
- Optional: Place chicken on a foil-lined pan and place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes to crisp skin. Serve with juices from the Instant Pot.
Notes
- Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry if desired. This has been tested in a 6qt Instant Pot only.
- To Cook Frozen Chicken Thighs
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F. If your chicken thighs are extra large, add 1 minute cook time.
- Place onion and broth in the bottom of the IP.
- Add the trivet and place the chicken on the trivet.
- Sprinkle with seasonings. Set the IP to high pressure for 15 minutes. Naturally release 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure. Broil as directed above.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
358
(18%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
356mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
118IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 118IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
30 reviews
Excellent
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