Fall-off-the-bone tender chicken thighs made in a multi-functional pressure cooker for those days when grilling is out of the question.
Prep
17 min
Cook
96 min
Servings
Difficulty
Hard
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds skin-on
, bone-in chicken thighs
0.5 cups chicken stock
2 stalks celery
, chopped
1 cup barbecue sauce
, divided
Instructions
1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat oil until hot. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
2
Pour chicken broth into the pot. Cook and scrape up brown bits with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pot, about 1 minute. Turn off Instant Pot®. Add celery, 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, and browned chicken thighs to the pot. Stir to combine.
3
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low.
5
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and baste with remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce.
6
Broil for 5 minutes or until crisp.
Nutrition per serving
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