Juicy, tender, and flavorful Instant Pot chicken thighs. Whether you’re looking to cook boneless or bone-in chicken thighs, skinless or skin-on, fresh or frozen, get all the times and tips needed to make them perfect every time! Plus, you can make an easy and delicious gravy! Show
Meal prep is made easy with this Instant Pot chicken thighs recipe! did you know that you can cook 8 or more chicken thighs at once in the Instant Pot? And they always turn out so moist, juicy, full of flavor, with a crispy buttery skin? And you can also use the juices to make a delicious gravy just like I do when I cook Instant Pot Turkey breast. It’s so easy – takes just a few simple steps, so let’s get started! Join our Facebook GroupWe have a new Facebook Instant Pot Group where we share new recipes, tips and tricks on how to use the Instant Pot. Make sure to join us! Click here to join. Seasoning the Chicken ThighsDark meat has more flavor than white meat, but seasoning is a must. You can simply season it with salt and pepper, but I recommend adding more flavors. In this recipe here I’ve used paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. But feel free to use your favorite seasonings, I love this homemade fajita seasoning, Italian seasoning is also great, and if you’re feeling adventurous then go for Middle Eastern flavors with this easy shawarma seasoning recipe. The Directions
Now I have to be honest with you, you’re gonna get crispy skin in the Instant Pot. But do this simple step as it’s totally worth it, just transfer the chicken thighs onto a baking dish and crisp them in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes, or even easier, in the Air Fryer! Cooking Time for Chicken Thighs in the Instant PotDepending on what type of chicken thighs you’re using, here’s how long you need to pressure cook the chicken thighs for:
How to Make Gravy?When you brown the chicken, then deglaze the pot, you get very taste flavorful liquid that can be used to make gravy. After pressure cooking, and removing the chicken thighs from the Instant Pot, press on the SAUTE setting and thicken the liquids with a cornstarch slurry (1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with room temperature water), whisk until the gravy is thickened and nice. What to Serve With?Serve with rice! I love serving juicy chicken with rice and gravy and it’s also great for meal prep. You can make white rice in the Instant Pot, or serve with Instant Pot brown rice. For flavored rice recipes, check out my turmeric rice, mushroom rice, for Middle Eastern spin go for vermicelli rice, or jeera (cumin) rice for an Indian flavor. Love potatoes? These Instant Pot buttered potatoes are absolutely amazing and go so well with chicken! And it’s also a great idea to add more vegetables such as Instant Pot steamed broccoli, Instant Pot green beans, and even Instant Pot corn on the cob! More Instant Pot Chicken Thighs RecipesBelow are a few favorites:
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest! Juicy, tender, and flavorful Instant Pot chicken thighs. Whether you're looking to cook boneless or bone-in chicken thighs, skinless or skin-on, fresh or frozen, get all the times and tips needed to make them perfect every time! Plus, you can make a delicious gravy! 4 servings Juicy, tender, and flavorful Instant Pot chicken thighs. Whether you're looking to cook boneless or bone-in chicken thighs, skinless or skin-on, fresh or frozen, get all the times and tips needed to make them perfect every time! Plus, you can make a delicious gravy!
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Calories: 239kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 748mg, Potassium: 211mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 267IU, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 1mg This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators. © Little Sunny Kitchen How long does it take to cook chicken in an Instant Pot?Pressure cook on high for 8-10 minutes for fresh chicken breast, or 10-12 minutes for frozen chicken (depending on the thickness of the breasts). Cook time stays the same no matter how much chicken you add to the pot; the pot will just take longer to come to pressure.
Can you overcook chicken in the Instant Pot?It is very easy to overcook chicken breast in pressure cooker, as we cannot check the temperature and level of doneness during the cooking process. Once upon a time, I overcooked a chicken breast in pressure cooker so badly that it registered at over 200°F on my food thermometer.
Can you cook breasts and thighs together in Instant Pot?Boneless chicken breasts and thighs cook in the same amount of time—just 10 minutes at high pressure will do it! Just be sure to arrange the meat in a single, even layer in the pot, as it cooks more evenly that way.
What is poultry mode on Instant Pot?Press the Poultry button. The default setting is pre-programmed to set the pot to cook at HIGH pressure for 15 minutes, which is suitable for larger pieces of chicken. If you press the Poultry button again, you can adjust the mode from Normal to Less or More (this simply changes the cooking time).
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