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Instant pot chicken thighs

Instant pot chicken thighs

By Michael Van Zyl
5’ Prep time
20’ Cook time
25’ Total time
373 Calories
6 Serving

Summary

Epic instant pot chicken thighs that are juicy, tender, flavorful and ready in 30 minutes. not to mention it is 5 ingredient chicken recipe!
Michael Van Zyl 0 Followers

Step by Step

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Step 1

In a large bowl, add chicken thighs, olive oil, grated garlic, salt, pepper and stir with tongs.
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Step 2

On any size Instant Pot, press Saute and wait until display says Hot (takes 4-5 minutes). During this time chicken will have a chance to marinate.
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Step 3

Add thighs with top side down in a tight single layer and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes. It lets thighs get nice browned top.
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Step 4

Using flat and sturdy spatula, lift chicken almost scraping from the bottom and transfer to a plate. Meat tends to stick to stainless steel pot. You just have to brown one side. Repeat with remaining thighs.
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Step 5

Add water and deglaze the bottom to avoid Burn.
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Step 6

Add trivet and place chicken thighs in layers with browned sides up.
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Step 7

Close the lid and turn pressure release valve to Sealing. Pressure cook on High pressure boneless thighs for 5 mins and bone-in for 8 minutes.
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Step 8

Wait for 5 minutes and release remaining pressure using Quick Release method.
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Step 9

Sprinkle chicken with fresh dill or parsley and serve warm with brown rice, quinoa, potatoes or salad.

Tips and Warnings

  • Store: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
  • Freeze: For up to 3 months.
  • Make ahead: You can let chicken marinate for up to 2 days in the fridge.
  • Make sure chicken thighs are separated.
  • Coat them in oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl tossing with tongs. I would recommend to rinse meat under cold water to remove the frost and help seasonings stick better.
  • In Instant Pot, add 1 cup water and trivet.
  • Add chicken thighs on top and pressure cook on high pressure for 15 minutes – bone in or boneless.
  • Brown after under the oven’s broiler in the baking dish, if you wish.

Ingredient

  • Extra virgin olive oil
    Extra virgin olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • Salt
    Salt
    0.75 tsp
  • Large garlic cloves
    Large garlic cloves
    1.12
  • Ground black pepper
    Ground black pepper
    1
  • Water
    Water
    237 g
  • Water
    Water
  • Of chicken thighs
    Of chicken thighs
    907 g

Nutrition Facts

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