Description
This Instant Pot Bone-In Chicken Thighs with Peri Peri Sauce recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken infused with a vibrant and spicy peri peri marinade. Cooked under pressure for quick and flavorful results, this dish combines zesty citrus, smoky paprika, garlic, and a hint of heat for a mouthwatering meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
Peri Peri Sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Evenly coat both sides of the thighs with the all-purpose seasoning to maximize flavor infusion during cooking.
- Arrange Chicken in Instant Pot: Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the bottom of the Instant Pot, arranging them in a single layer if possible to ensure they cook evenly under pressure.
- Prepare Peri Peri Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice and zest, orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes until fully blended. Pour this sauce mixture evenly over the chicken inside the Instant Pot.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the steam valve to the sealing position. Select the manual or high pressure cooking setting and set the timer for 13 minutes to cook the chicken thoroughly, allowing it to absorb the peri peri flavors.
- Release Pressure: When cooking is complete, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to quick release to vent any remaining steam before opening the lid.
- Thicken Sauce: Remove the cooked chicken thighs and place them aside on a serving dish. Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté function and simmer the remaining sauce for approximately 5 minutes. This reduces and concentrates the flavors into a thicker peri peri sauce.
- Serve: Place the chicken on a serving platter, drizzle generously with the reduced peri peri sauce, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot to enjoy the full flavor profile.
Notes
- Using boneless, skinless thighs keeps the cooking time quick and the meat tender.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred heat level for milder or spicier peri peri sauce.
- Natural pressure release helps retain juiciness; do not skip the 5-minute natural release step.
- The sauce can be simmered longer if you prefer a thicker consistency.
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
