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.
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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.
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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.
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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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