Description
Juicy, smoky chicken thighs braised in a rich tomato-based BBQ sauce, prepared in an Instant Pot. This one-pot American-style meal delivers tender meat and a glossy glaze in 35 minutes using pressure cooking and a three-step sear-braise-glaze method.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs (6–8 pieces)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp molasses
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
Instructions
Sauté onion and garlic in Instant Pot on sauté mode until softened
Add chicken thighs and sear both sides until browned
Stir in BBQ sauce, ketchup, molasses, paprika, vinegar, and broth
Secure lid, set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes
Quick release pressure and skim excess fat
Return chicken to pot, glaze with sauce, and simmer 15 minutes
Notes
Use bone-in thighs for deeper flavor
Substitute shallots for milder onion flavor
Adjust spice level by adding cayenne
Swap molasses with maple syrup for different sweetness
Store leftovers refrigerated for 4-5 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg