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Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs

Learn how to cook frozen chicken thighs in the instant pot: it’s fast, easy, and delicious! Crispy skin and tender, juicy meat ready in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Poultry
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

  • Instant pot
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 4 frozen chicken thighs bone-in, skin on medium, Note 1
  • 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning Note 2
  • 1 cup water or chicken stock, 250 ml, Note 3
  • cooking spray

Instructions

Instant pot

  • Place the trivet into the pot and pour in the water or stock. Arrange the seasoned chicken on top of the trivet.
  • Cover with the lid and set the vent to “sealed.”
  • Cook: Set the timer. Cook for 12 minutes (it will take about 5 minutes to come to pressure).
  • Allow a natural pressure release; it will take 5 to 10 minutes. Set the valve to “venting” to release any remaining steam. BE CAREFUL: the steam will come out of the top; keep your face and hands away.
  • Check if the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 74°C/165°F).

Broil:

  • Preheat the broiler while the thighs are still in the instant pot. Line the baking tray with aluminum foil.
  • Place the cooked chicken on the tray (use tongs). Spray lightly with the oil.
  • Broil for 3-5 minutes or until the skin is crispy (depending on your broiler), keeping an eye on the meat to ensure that the skin will not burn.

Notes

  1. The cooking time depends on the size of the thighs and whether they are bone-in or boneless.
  • Bone-in, medium: 12 minutes
  • Bone-in, large: 15-18 minutes
  • Boneless, medium: 8 minutes
  • Boneless, large: 9-10 minutes
  1. You can use any spices or spice mixtures you like. Only salt and pepper are great as well. Sprinkle the spices on the meat; you will not be able to rub them on frozen meat.
  2. Water, chicken stock or water and ½ cube chicken stock.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg