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Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs

Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs. How to cook delicious chicken thighs in the instant pot pressure cooker from frozen. Including a delicious marinade and crispy amazing chicken thighs skin.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

Kitchen Gadgets:
  • Instant Pot
  • Instant Pot Steamer Basket
  • Air Fryer Lid
  • Kitchen tongs
Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs Ingredients:
  • 4 Medium Frozen Chicken Thighs
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tsp Garlic puree
  • 1 Tsp grainy mustard
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 Tbsp honey optional

Instructions

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  1. Place a cup/240ml of water into the bottom of your instant pot inner pot. Add your steamer basket or trivet. Add frozen chicken thighs. Place the lid on the instant pot, set the valve to sealing and cook for 25 minutes on manual pressure cook.
  2. Load seasonings into a small bowl and mix.
  3. When the instant pot beeps, manually release pressure. Brush your seasoning over the skin of your just cooked chicken thighs.
  4. Replace the instant pot lid with the air fryer lid. Set the time to 10 minutes with a temperature of 260c/500f. Then you will have crispy skin. If it is not crispy enough for you, add a little extra virgin olive oil spray and cook for another 3 minutes. Use kitchen tongs to remove the chicken thighs as they will be very hot. Load onto plates and serve with your favourite sides.

Notes

  • Warning. If using the air fryer crisp lid, they get incredibly hot. Be careful when removing it from the instant pot and place it on a heat mat.
  • Blackened. If you would like the blackened barbecue look, then I recommend swapping balsamic vinegar for honey.
  • Thanks for reading our instant pot frozen chicken thighs recipe on Recipe This. We have many more instant pot recipes for you to check out next. Though, our personal recommendation would be to pair our instant pot chicken thighs with a salad or our air fryer roast potatoes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 127mg (5%) Potassium 296mg (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 113IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Potassium 296mg 6%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 113IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.