BEST Frozen Chicken Thighs Instant Pot Recipe

Don’t worry about thawing your chicken thighs! Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs makes moist and juicy chicken thighs with extra crispy skin.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds frozen chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on (about 8 thighs)
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place the trivet at the bottom of the...: Place the trivet at the bottom of the Instant Pot. Arrange the frozen chicken thighs on the trivet with the skin side facing up.
2. 2Pour the chicken broth over the chicken thighs...: Pour the chicken broth over the chicken thighs and evenly sprinkle the Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and ground black pepper over the chicken skin.
3. 3Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the...: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to “seal”. Press the “manual” or "pressure cook" button, and set the timer for 20 minutes.
4. 4Once the timer goes off, let the Instant...: Once the timer goes off, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally for 5 minutes. Then, carefully switch the valve to the “vent” position to release the remaining pressure. Be careful, as the steam released will be very hot.
5. 5For crispy skin, preheat your oven to broil....: For crispy skin, preheat your oven to broil. Transfer the chicken thighs to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and brush the skin with olive oil. Broil the chicken thighs for approximately 5-7 minutes, or until the skin reaches your desired level of crispiness and the internal temperature of the chicken reads 170F on an instant read meat thermometer.
6. 6Serve the chicken thighs immediately with your choice...: Serve the chicken thighs immediately with your choice of sides and enjoy!