Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs

A close-up of an Instant Pot BBQ chicken thigh, perfectly grilled and held by tongs over a plate, with more glazed pieces tempting in the background.

5 from 7 votes

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs

Instant Pot bbq chicken thighs come out tender and delicious in less than 15 minutes! Crisp in the oven or Ninja Foodi with barbecue sauce or enjoy as is.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: barbecue sauce, bbq, chicken thighs, crockpot express, instant pot, ninja foodi, pressure cooker

Servings:

Author: Justine

Equipment

1 pressure cooker

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 c chicken broth
barbecue sauce

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside. Add oil to instant pot and set pot to saute. Blot skins with paper towels to dry, season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Heat oil and carefully add chicken thighs, cooking for about 3-5 minutes on both sides to get the skins on the outside crispy. Remove and set aside.
Add broth, use wood spatula to scrape stuck on bits off the bottom. Place thighs back in with bones facing the bottom. Place the lid on the instant pot. Seal shut and close the pressure release valve.
Using the poultry or high pressure function, heat the thighs for 12 minutes. When cooking cycle is complete, let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes before quickly releasing the remaining pressure.
Carefully open the instant pot and remove the chicken thighs. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Add a dollop of barbecue sauce to each thigh and spread evenly with a pastry brush. Place the thighs into the oven and turn on the broiler. Broil for 5 minutes or until barbecue sauce is bubbly. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

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