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Chicken Thigh Instant Pot Recipe

This chicken thigh recipe is a quick and easy meal made in the Instant Pot, delivering tender and flavorful chicken in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Start by patting the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Rub this mixture all over the chicken thighs.
  3. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and heat the olive oil.
  4. Add the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down and brown for about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Turn the chicken thighs over and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. In a bowl, mix chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the Instant Pot.
  7. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to high pressure for 15 minutes.
  8. Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
  9. Carefully remove the chicken thighs and serve them with the sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken thighs in the oven for 3-4 minutes after pressure cooking.