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bone in chicken thigh instant pot

Juicy Bone-In Chicken Thigh Instant Pot Recipe in 20 Minutes


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A simple and quick recipe for cooking bone-in chicken thighs in an Instant Pot.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil.
  3. Brown chicken thighs for 3 minutes per side.
  4. Add chicken broth and secure the lid.
  5. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  6. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Use skin-on thighs for crispier results.
  • Check internal temperature (165°F) for doneness.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 thigh
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: instant pot chicken, bone-in chicken thighs, easy chicken recipe