This Instant Pot chicken thighs recipe is an incredible and very tasty dish for fulfilling your dinner diet.
Rich in protein and can be served with jasmine rice and steamed vegetables.
Can be useful for an easy Thanksgiving meal , just remember to double up the quantities. No need to change the cooking time.
If you want to diversify, you can try out this Instant Pot lemon garlic chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic clove minced
- 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup sugar-free tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Erythritol
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Place the oil in the Instant Pot and select “Sauté”. Then add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add chicken and sprinkle thighs, salt and black pepper and cook for about 5 minutes or until browned from all sides.
- Select “Cancel” and stir in tomato sauce, soy sauce, and Erythritol and lemon juice.
- Secure the lid and cook under “Manual” and “High Pressure” for about 10 minutes.
- Select “Cancel” and carefully do a Quick release.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve arrowroot starch in water.
- Remove the lid and select “Sauté”.
- Add arrowroot starch mixture, stirring continuously. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Select “Cancel” and serve hot with the garnishing of basil.
This recipe is part of our 1001 Instant Pot recipes project, a huge collection of free, easy and delicious recipes.
Can you use bone in chicken quarters?