Instant Pot Chicken Thigh Recipes that are quick and easy! Chicken thighs are the perfect cut of chicken to cook in the Instant Pot. From chicken curries like Thai red curry and Indian chicken tikka masala to soups like chicken curry soup and African peanut stew, these easy Instant Pot Chicken thigh recipes are perfect meals for a busy weeknight or special occasions.
![Instant Pot chicken thigh recipes with text](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Instant-Pot-chicken-thighs-recipes-P1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
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Chicken thighs are my favorite cut of meat to cook in the Instant Pot! I always wonder why more people don’t appreciate how flavorful, juicy, and budget-friendly they are!
When cooked in an Instant Pot, chicken thighs become fall-off-the-bone tender in a fraction of the time. The Instant Pot locks in all that flavorful juice without drying them out. Their rich taste and texture stand up wonderfully to the intense heat of pressure cooking.
Over the past few years, I’ve shared many Instant Pot chicken thigh recipes. In this roundup, I share my favorite Instant Pot chicken thigh dishes that are perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
From Middle Eastern-inspired chicken shawarma to Thai chicken curries, these meals are full of big, bold flavors with little hands-on time.
I hope this recipe collection inspires you to give chicken thighs a try in your Instant Pot if you haven’t already and that they become part of your regular meal planning.
Learn more about your Instant Pot…
- Natural vs Quick Release: What are the different types of steam release and when should you use them?
- Instant Pot Tips and FAQs: What are some of the most commonly asked questions about the Instant Pot?
- Instant Pot Not Sealing: Why is your Instant Pot not sealing and what can you do to fix it?
- Common Instant Pot Problems: What are the most common problems encountered by Instant Pot users and how to solve them.
- Instant Pot Sous Vide: If you have a Sous Vide button on your Instant Pot, learn how to use it for perfectly cooked foods.
Rice Dishes
![Blue bowl on counter with yellow rice, peas, chicken topped with cilantro](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/instant-pot-arroz-con-pollo-L1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
![Instant Pot Jambalaya in orange bowl with shrimp, sausage and rice - Paint the Kitchen Red](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Instant-Pot-Jambalaya-v2-P2-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red-scaled.jpg)
Soups and Stews
![Serving bowl and small bowl with chicken stew with potatoes, carrots, parsley and spring of rosemary.](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Instant-Pot-chicken-stew-L1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red-scaled.jpg)
![Two white bowls of yellow colored chicken curry soup garnished with red jalapenos and green onions on an orange napkin](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Curry-Soup-L2-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red-scaled.jpg)
![2 Asian-print bowls of Instant Pot Thai coconut soup with herbs in the background](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Instant-Pot-Thai-Coconut-Soup-Tom-Kha-Gai-L1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
![Instant Pot African Peanut Stew in a white bowl with cut sweet potato, peanuts and cilantro in background](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Instant-Pot-African-Peanut-Stew-L1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
![Instant Pot Coq Au Vin P1 - chicken and carrots in gravy in a large white pot with thyme sprigs sprinkled on top - Paint the Kitchen Red](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Instant-Pot-Coq-Au-Vin-P1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
![Instant Pot Cream of Chicken Soup in flower painted bowl garnished with bacon bits and scallions, napkin and fresh thyme in background](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Instant-Pot-Cream-of-Chicken-Soup-L4-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
![Instant Pot Gumbo with rice in white bowl on black background - Paint the Kitchen Red](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Instant-Pot-Gumbo-P22-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red-scaled.jpg)
Curries
![Instant Pot Thai Red Curry with colorful vegetables in white bowl with spoon on rich red napkin.](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Instant-Pot-Thai-Red-Curry-Chicken-L2.jpg)
![Instant Pot Thai Green Curry with Chicken with colorful green curry in white bowl on three colorful napkins. With lime slice and chilies on a black background- Paint the Kitchen Red](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Instant-Pot-Thai-Green-Curry-with-Chicken-L2.jpg)
![Instant Pot Thai Yellow Curry with Chicken in white bowl on blue napkin, with fried rice in another bowl](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Instant-Pot-Thai-Yellow-Curry-with-Chicken-P1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
![Instant Pot chicken korma curry with rice in a bowl with naan bread in the background](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Korma-P1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg.jpg)
![Instant Pot Indian Chicken Curry in a white bowl on a straw background; garnished with chopped cilantro](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Curry-Portrait.jpg)
![Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala in bowl on bright blue plate, with yellow rice, red onions and green chilis and yogurt (raita) in bowls in background - Paint the Kitchen Red](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Tikka-Masala-L0.jpg)
![Instant Pot Cashew Butter Chicken in white bowl on flowered napkin, with cinnamon, cilantro, cashews in background - Paint the Kitchen Red](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Instant-Pot-Cashew-Butter-Chicken-L1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
![Instant Pot Panang Curry with chicken, green beans, red and green peppers, Thai basil in a white bowl on a light wood background](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Instant-Pot-Panang-Curry-L2-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
Pastas and Noodles
![Red bowl with pasta, sausage, chicken, garnished with parsley.](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Instant-Pot-Cajun-Pasta-L1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
![Instant Pot Thai Peanut Noodles in black bowl garnished with cilantro - Paint the Kitchen Red](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Instant-Pot-Thai-Peanut-Noodles-P1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
Finish on the Grill
![Instant Pot Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs on dark background with sprinkled cilantro and green onions](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Instant-Pot-Thai-Grilled-Chicken-L1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
![Grilled peri peri chicken pieces stacked in black plate on blue and white napkin with rosemary garnish](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Instant-pot-peri-peri-chicken-L1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red-scaled.jpg)
![Instant Pot Jamaican Jerk Chicken L1 - Paint the Kitchen Red](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Instant-Pot-Jamaican-Jerk-Chicken-L11-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
![Instant Pot Korean Chicken two thighs and four drumsticks on a dark background, garnished with sesame seeds](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Instant-Pot-Korean-Chicken-BBQ-P1-scaled.jpg)
Tacos and Wraps
![Instant Pot Chicken Tinga rice bowl in orange bowl with chicken tinga tacos and nachos in the background - Paint the Kitchen Red](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Tinga-L1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg)
![Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma - pita with white sauce, chicken, salad greens, halved cherry yellow and red tomatoes on parchment placed on a large white plate with French fries and white sauce and folded shawarma](https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Shawarma-P1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red-2-e1518550682938-scaled.jpg)
Instant Pot Tips and Tricks
Delay Start
Learn about how to use the Delay Start feature, which allows you to begin pressure cooking at a future time.
Pot in Pot
Find out how to use the Pot in Pot cooking method, which allows you to cook multiple foods together.
Cooking Times
Find out how long to cook any type of food in the Instant Pot and what method of pressure release to use.
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