#InstantPot Thai Chicken Thighs

Your Instant Pot is perfect for creating tasty dinners in a quick amount of time. These Thai Chicken Thighs go well with rice and your favorite vegetables. And if you make extra or plan ahead, they are also good cold for lunch the next day. As always, you can adjust the ingredients to fit your own taste preferences. Note that if you do add in more peanut butter for the peanut sauce, you will have to also adjust the amount of liquid so that your Instant Pot can reach adequate pressure.

It takes 10 minutes to prep this meal, and 10 minutes to cook plus time to come to pressure. This recipe will feed four to six people.

Ingredients for Thai Chicken Thighs

• 2 T. sesame oil
• 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2/3 c. chicken broth
• ¼ c. sugar-free peanut butter
• ¼ c. gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 2 T. fresh lime juice
• 2 T. honey, preferably local
• 1½ T. Sriracha sauce
• 2 t. fresh ginger
• 1 t. garlic powder
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Garnish Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• ½ c. roasted peanuts, chopped
• 3-4 green onions, cut into thin slices

How to Make Thai Chicken Thighs

1. Add sesame oil to Instant Pot and set the “Sauté” setting to high. Working in batches, if necessary, brown the chicken thighs, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Repeat this process with remaining thighs. Remove and set aside on a platter.
2. Pour chicken broth into hot container and gently scrape up brown bits from bottom. Add peanut butter to the hot liquid and stir until completed melted. Add soy sauce, lime juice, honey, Sriracha sauce, ginger, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
   
3. Add metal rack to the Instant Pot and place the browned chicken thighs on top.
   
4. Add lid and lock into place. Switch vent to “Sealing” position and set the “Manual” setting on high before adjusting the cook time to 10 minutes. After a brief pause, the Instant Pot will automatically start building pressure.
   
5. When finished, do a quick release (QR) to allow the pressure to escape. Unlock and carefully remove lid when finished and transfer the chicken to a platter.
   
6. Optional: To thicken sauce, select the “Sauté” setting and heat, stirring continually, until the excess liquid is reduced and the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
   
7. Turn Instant Pot off and return the chicken thighs and the juices that accumulated on the platter to the sauce and turn to coat.
   
8. Remove chicken and transfer to a serving tray. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, chopped peanuts, and green onions, if desired. Serve immediately with extra peanut sauce and your favorite sides. Enjoy!