Instant Pot Chicken Thighs (Fresh or Frozen)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
363 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs (Fresh or Frozen)
Description
This recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Thighs begins by seasoning the chicken thighs with a blend of paprika, parsley, garlic parsley salt, and salt. Using the sauté setting on the Instant Pot, the chicken is browned in oil to develop a golden crust and deeper flavor before being set aside. Onions sliced into half rings are sautéed in the same pot until golden brown, creating a flavorful base. The browned chicken thighs are then placed over the onions for cooking under pressure.
The pressure cooker is set to manual for 10 minutes with natural pressure release for another 10 minutes, a method effective for both fresh and frozen chicken thighs. This slow pressure release helps retain moisture and tenderness. The dish is ready to serve hot, with the seasoned, sautéed onions complementing the chicken.
A note suggests optionally adding 1/4 cup of water to the Instant Pot if there is concern over sufficient liquid for pressure cooking.
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- 1 yellow onion large
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp parsley dry or fresh
- 2 tsp garlic parsley salt
- 1 tbsp salt adjsut to taste
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil for cooking, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Combine dry seasonings together in a bowl.
- Thoroughly season the chicken thighs on both sides.
- Turn on your Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of the pot. Brown the outside of the chicken thighs until golden. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Cut the onion into half rings. Sauté onion until golden brown. Add browned chicken on top of the browned onions.
- Set the timer to manual for 10 minutes. Once the Instant Pot beeps, allow it to do a natural release for an additional 10 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure from the valve by covering it with a towel and turning it slowly. Once the pressure pin drops, safely remove the lid. Serve chicken hot, accompanied by your favorite sides.
Notes
- Season chicken thighs thoroughly with the spice blend for even flavor penetration.
- Browning chicken first adds color and depth before pressure cooking.
- Sautéing onions in the pot enhances the dish's aroma and flavor base.
- Pressure cook for 10 minutes followed by a natural release to ensure tender chicken, even from frozen.
- If unsure about liquid, add 1/4 cup water to the pot for safe pressure building.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 2056mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 749IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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