Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    320 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs

Learn how to cook frozen chicken thighs in the instant pot: it’s fast, easy, and delicious! Crispy skin and tender, juicy meat ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin on medium, Note 1, frozen
  • 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning Note 2
  • 1 cup water or chicken stock, 250 ml, Note 3
  • cooking spray

Instructions

Instant pot

  1. Place the trivet into the pot and pour in the water or stock. Arrange the seasoned chicken on top of the trivet.
  2. Cover with the lid and set the vent to “sealed.”
  3. Cook: Set the timer. Cook for 12 minutes (it will take about 5 minutes to come to pressure).
  4. Allow a natural pressure release; it will take 5 to 10 minutes. Set the valve to “venting” to release any remaining steam. BE CAREFUL: the steam will come out of the top; keep your face and hands away.
  5. Check if the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 74°C/165°F).

Broil:

  1. Preheat the broiler while the thighs are still in the instant pot. Line the baking tray with aluminum foil.
  2. Place the cooked chicken on the tray (use tongs). Spray lightly with the oil.
  3. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until the skin is crispy (depending on your broiler), keeping an eye on the meat to ensure that the skin will not burn.

Notes

  • The cooking time depends on the size of the thighs and whether they are bone-in or boneless.
  • Bone-in, medium: 12 minutes
  • Bone-in, large: 15-18 minutes
  • Boneless, medium: 8 minutes
  • Boneless, large: 9-10 minutes
  • You can use any spices or spice mixtures you like. Only salt and pepper are great as well. Sprinkle the spices on the meat; you will not be able to rub them on frozen meat.
  • Water, chicken stock or water and ½ cube chicken stock.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1thigh Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 115mg (5%) Potassium 303mg (6%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.03g (0%) Vitamin A 139IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1thigh
Calories 320kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Potassium 303mg 6%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.03g 0%
Vitamin A 139IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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