Name: Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs; 1 tsp oregano; 0.5 tsp thyme; 0.5 tsp pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil

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Method

8 steps · 13 min

01
Season Chicken, Warm Pot
Combine the oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl, along with both measures of pepper. Rub this seasoning mix all over the chicken thighs. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and let it warm for about a minute.
02
Brown Chicken
Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the warmed pot, then add the seasoned chicken thighs. Cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until the skin is lightly browned.
03
Remove Chicken
Carefully remove the browned chicken thighs from the pot and transfer them to a plate.
04
Deglaze Pot
Turn the Instant Pot off. Pour in 1 cup of water to the bottom of the pot, then use a scraper or wooden spoon to loosen and remove all the brown bits from the bottom. This step is key for flavor and to prevent a "burn" notice.
05
Add Trivet and Chicken
Place the trivet into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Arrange the chicken thighs on top of the trivet in a single layer.
06
Pressure Cook
Close and lock the lid securely, making sure the vent is closed. Set the Instant Pot to Manual Pressure on high for 8 minutes.
07
Release Pressure
Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow a natural release for 10 minutes. After that, carefully quick-release any remaining pressure by turning the vent.
08
Open Pot and Serve
Once the float valve (pin) has dropped, you can safely remove the lid. Serve the tender chicken thighs immediately with your favorite sides.

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Nutrition

Per serving% reference intake

Nutrition per serving, with share of an adult's daily reference intake
Nutrient	Amount per serving	Share of reference intake
Energy	270kcal	14%
Fat	14g	20%
Carbohydrate	2g	1%
of which sugars

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The 14 regulated allergens0 present · 0 uncertain

Allergen status for this recipe, for each of the fourteen regulated allergens
Allergen	Status
Gluten	Free from
Crustaceans	Free from
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