How to Cook Chicken Thighs in the Instant Pot

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Chicken thighs with or without bone, with or without skin, fresh or frozen – get the times needed to cook chicken thighs of any type in the Instant Pot.

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This is a great technique for when chicken thighs are on sale and you’re doing meal prep for the week.

INGREDIENTS

– chicken thighs – Salt – Pepper – Water – small onion (optional) – cloves peeled garlic (optional) Get Recipe

Season thighs liberally with salt and pepper.

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Measure 1-4 cups water into the bottom of your Instant Pot insert.

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Add onion and garlic to Instant Pot, if using.

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Put the trivet or a steamer basket on top of the water/veggies. Put the thighs on top of the trivet in a single layer.

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Seal the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealed. Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high.

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