Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Thighs Recipe
Juicy and flavorful instant pot chicken thighs are on the table in no time. They are bursting with bright lemon and thyme flavor.
Servings: 8
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- zest of one lemon
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil divided
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the thyme, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush the chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon of the oil, then sprinkle the thyme and lemon mixture evenly over the top.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting. Add the chicken thighs to the pot and cook 3-4 minutes per side, until browned on both sides (you may need to do this in batches).
- Remove the chicken from the pot and pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice. Scrape all of the browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Add a trivet to the pot, and place the chicken thighs on the trivet. Place the lid on the pot, cancel the sauté setting, and cook on manual at high pressure for 5 minutes. Let the pressure release for five minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg