Instant Pot Chicken Thighs (Fresh or Frozen) Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs bone-in, skin on (approx. 6 thighs)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 thick slices onion

Instructions

  1. Combine spices in a small bowl. Season chicken with spice mixture.
  2. Turn a 6QT Instant Pot onto saute. Add olive oil and heat 1 minute.
  3. Place 1/2 of the chicken skin side down in the instant pot and cook 3-4 minutes or until crisp and it releases easily from the pan. Repeat with remaining chicken adding more oil if needed. Turn Instant Pot off. *see note for frozen thighs
  4. Add chicken to the bottom of the pot and scrape any brown bits. Add onion slices.
  5. Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and place thighs skin side up on the trivet.
  6. Select manual and cook on high pressure for 9 minutes. Allow to naturally release for 5 minutes. Release any remaining pressure.
  7. Optional: Place chicken on a foil-lined pan and place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes to crisp skin. Serve with juices from the Instant Pot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 358

Fat: 28g

Saturated Fat: 7g

Cholesterol: 148mg

Sodium: 296mg

Potassium: 356mg

Carbohydrates: 2g

Fiber: 1g

Sugar: 1g

Protein: 25g

Vitamin A: 118%

Vitamin C: 4%

Calcium: 15%

Iron: 1%

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