Once cooked, I put them under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp up the skin for a perfect meal.
This luscious chicken recipe goes great with roasted vegetables and potatoes or simply on its own paired with a light salad and a dinner roll. This chicken is so tender that it makes a great base for a savory chicken salad filling too!
Frozen Chicken Thighs in the Instant Pot
This recipe can use fresh chicken thighs or you can cook frozen chicken thighs in the IP! The instant pot will quickly bring frozen foods up to a safe temperature, (unlike a slow cooker where frozen food may remain in the ‘danger zone’ too long). If using frozen chicken, skip the browning of the skin and instead place them under the broiler once cooked.
How to Cook Chicken Thighs in Instant Pot
These instant pot chicken thighs are ready in just 3 simple steps! To get a nice crisp skin as you would on baked chicken thighs, place the chicken under the broiler for a few minutes once cooked. While broiling, I like to make the juices into a gravy. To Make Gravy: This is similar to a regular gravy recipe. Remove onions from the broth and bring the broth to a boil using the saute function on the IP. Mix equal parts cornstarch and cold water (called a ‘slurry’) and whisk into the boiling broth until it reaches desired consistency.
What to Serve with Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
Anything that goes with chicken will go perfectly with this particular chicken recipe. The combination of savory spices and instant pot pressure cooking magic results in juicy, flavorful pieces of chicken that are paired perfectly with so many sides.
Rice: white, long-grain, brown, arborio, jasmine Pasta: egg noodles, capellini, rotini, penne Veggies: zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, brussels sprouts, potatoes, spinach, peas, asparagus
How to Store Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
Cool the chicken thighs overnight in the refrigerator and place it in a zippered bag or another airtight freezer container.
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
Instant Pot Whole Chicken – simple and easy to prep Instant Pot Chicken and Rice – ultimate one-pot meal! Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup – easy comfort food Instant Pot Chicken Tacos – just 4 ingredients!
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