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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs (Fresh or Frozen)
Quick and easy recipe that pairs well with anything.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 358 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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
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.
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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
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
% 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.