INSTANT POT LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS

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INSTANT POT LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS

This was so good and flavorful! I’ve made it twice now. The first time I was really frustrated by how bad the chicken stuck to the bottom of my instant pot, even using a lot of oil (I always have this problem) so I decided to use a grill and then deglaze the grill pan, pouring the juices into the instant pot to finish the cooking.

I then used that grill pan to make my sides (asparagus and sweet potatoes) so I wasn’t using any more dishes than I otherwise would have.

Turned out perfect.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Zest 1 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS:

1. Frist In a small bowl, combine thyme, lemon zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. 
2. Then Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon canola oil; season with thyme mixture.
3. Set 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Working in batches, 
4. Then add remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil and chicken, and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side; set aside.
5. Place metal trivet into the pot and add chicken stock and lemon juice. Gently place chicken on top of the trivet, slightly overlapping. 
6. Then Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 5 minutes. 
7. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
8. Serve immediately.
9. Enjoy!

Recipes adapted from :   365daysofcrockpot.com