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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Tender and juicy chicken thighs cooked quickly in the Instant Pot, infused with flavorful spices and a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs skin-on or skinless
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce optional
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Sauté
  1. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down and brown for 5 minutes.
  2. Flip the chicken and brown the other side for another 5 minutes.
Pressure Cook
  1. Remove the chicken and set aside. Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, scraping the bottom to deglaze.
  2. Place the chicken thighs back in the pot, skin-side up. Close the lid and set to 'Manual' for 10 minutes.
Release and Serve
  1. Once cooking is complete, allow for a natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  2. Carefully remove the chicken and serve with the sauce from the pot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the seasoning overnight.

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