Description
Juicy, flavorful, and fast — these Instant Pot chicken thighs are a game-changer for busy cooks. They come out tender with rich seasoning and take under 35 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 cup chicken broth
Optional: soy sauce, paprika, thyme, herb butter
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Set Instant Pot to Sauté and add olive oil. Brown chicken 2–3 minutes per side.
3. Cancel Sauté. Add broth and deglaze the pot bottom.
4. Seal lid and cook on High Pressure: 12 minutes for bone-in, 10 for boneless.
5. Let pressure release naturally for 5–10 minutes.
6. Optional: Broil cooked chicken 3–5 minutes for crispy skin.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temp reaches 165°F.
Pair with rice, roasted veggies, or mashed potatoes.
Store leftovers with broth to keep them moist.
Add global spice blends like Cajun, jerk, or Moroccan for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 thighs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, chicken thighs, pressure cooker, easy dinner