How to Make the Juciest Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Learn how to make the juiciest chicken thighs right in the Instant Pot. It takes no time at all and you can sear, set it, and forget it.

Have I told you guys before I was an Instant Pot hater? I know, I know we’ve been OVER THIS.

But really. I’ve been converted, I have seen the light, sister. I use it all of the time when I cook venison, like when I make my favorite stew or roast, but I decided I need to do something with chicken!

My roasted chicken thighs have been one of my most popular posts for over a year now! They’re the #1 recipe people tell me they make when I talk to them in person. And for good reason.

Chicken thighs are always so cheap & they’re mega flavorful. I feel like they got a bad wrap in the 90’s when everyone and their mother was afraid of fat, but now, we’re on the straight and narrow again, friends.

I love using the instant pot because you can sear to create a little crust on the chicken and then pressure cook it in broth with spices and seasoning to get fall-apart tender meat.

Dinner on the table in no time at all!

Juciest Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Learn how to make the juiciest chicken thighs right in the Instant Pot. It takes no time at all and you can sear, set it, and forget it.

• Author: Miss AK
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 17 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Yield: 4-6 1x
• Category: Dinner/Meat
• Method: Pressure Cooker
• Cuisine: American

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Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2lbs. chicken thighs (I used boneless + skinless here)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 pinch paprika

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Instructions

1. Set the Instant Pot to “Saute” for 12 minutes.
2. After 2 minutes, add the oil, let it heat for 1 minute, and then add the chicken thighs.
3. Sear on both sides, flipping about halfway through.
4. Once the cycle finishes, add the remaining ingredients to the Instant Pot.
5. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the knob to “Sealing”.
6. Select “Pressure Cook” on high pressure and set the cycle for 5 minutes.
7. Allow the cycle to run and immediately perform a manual release.
8. Enjoy!

Notes

• the chicken can be eaten as is, or it shreds wonderfully for salads,  tacos, dips, whatever!
• Reserve the liquid from the pot & add it to soups or sauces once the fat separates from the top!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 thigh
• Calories: 208
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 578 mg
• Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 1 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Protein: 30 g
• Cholesterol: 141 mg

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