Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
This easy Instant Pot chicken thigh recipe delivers juicy, flavorful results in about 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, these seasoned thighs can be served as-is or shredded for wraps, bowls, and more.
Ingredients
- 7-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp bacon grease or cooking oil of choice
- 1 cup chicken broth or bone broth
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot on to Sauté mode and heat bacon grease or oil in the pot.
- Mix spices together in a small bowl.
- Rub spice mixture onto both sides of chicken thighs.
- Sear chicken thighs in batches, about 2 minutes per side and then set aside.
- Add broth to deglaze the pot.
- Turn off Sauté, return chicken to the pot (stacked is okay for this step).
- Seal lid and cook on Pressure Cook for 10 minutes.
- Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Serve or shred for meal prep.
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Notes
- Servings: Makes 4–6 servings, depending on portion size.
- Calories per serving: Approximately 194 based on 6 servings.
- Storage Tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
- Freezer-Friendly: Freeze cooked thighs for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
- Optional Swap: You can use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs if preferred. Just increase pressure cook time to 12 minutes.