Herb Roasted Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
These Herb Roasted Instant Pot Chicken Thighs deliver juicy, flavorful meat with crispy skin, infused with fresh herbs and garlic. It’s a fast, one-pot alternative to traditional roasting, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and chopped rosemary and thyme.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Heat olive oil or butter, then sear chicken skin side down for 3–4 minutes until golden. Flip and sear other side for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion (if using) to the pot. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pot by scraping up any browned bits.
- Place a trivet inside and arrange chicken thighs on top, skin side up.
- Lock the lid, seal the valve, and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
- Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release the rest.
- Optional: Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and broil for 2–3 minutes for crispier skin.
- Drizzle with lemon juice if using, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For boneless thighs, reduce pressure cook time to 6 minutes.
- Add root vegetables underneath trivet for a one-pot meal.
- Swap in dried herbs if fresh aren’t available (use 1/3 the amount).
- Use white wine with the broth for added depth of flavor.
- Broiling adds a golden, crispy finish but is optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with skin and sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
