How to Make Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The Instant Pot makes it easy to cook tender, flavorful chicken thighs without a lot of effort, and the addition of tangy, smoky barbecue sauce takes this dish to the next level.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat oil until hot. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pot. Cook and scrape up brown bits with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pot, about 1 minute. Turn off Instant Pot®. Add celery, 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, and browned chicken thighs to the pot. Stir to combine.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and baste with remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce.
  • Broil for 5 minutes or until crisp.
  • Nutrition

    505 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 857mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 519mg