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15 Tempting Chicken Thigh Recipes for Your Instant Pot

For quick weeknight meals, chicken thighs are unmatched. Affordable, flavorful, and incredibly versatile, this collection showcases top-rated recipes featuring international flavors—think chicken curry, cacciatore, teriyaki, tagine, biriyani, butter chicken, and more. Each recipe utilizes an Instant Pot, allowing you to prepare these dinners swiftly, whether you use fresh, frozen, boneless, bone-in, skinless, or skin-on chicken thighs.

Savor the rich flavors of curried chicken thighs made effortlessly in your Instant Pot.

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Mild yellow curry powder creates rich flavor without overwhelming. "This easy, pressure-cooked chicken curry is perfect," states thedailygourmet. "As someone who avoids spice, I prefer mild yellow curry powder. Substitute your favorite curry to adjust the heat. Serve it over basmati rice."

Savor a delightful blend of flavors in this quick chicken tortilla soup.

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Enjoy a robust chicken tortilla soup bursting with flavors, featuring fresh veggies, herbs, black beans, and zesty lime juice. "Garnish with avocado, pepper Jack cheese, fresh cilantro, sour cream, crumbled tortilla chips, and hot sauce. Perfect for freezing!" recommends voraciousgirl.

Deliciously tender chicken thighs with a sweet and spicy glaze.

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In just 30 minutes, this delightful meal comes together! Chicken thighs simmer in a delectable sweet-spicy sauce featuring honey, soy sauce, and garlic. "The sticky sauce is superb and pairs wonderfully with stir-fry veggies, lo mein noodles, or rice," shares RainbowJewels.

Savor the rich flavors of this creamy dish.

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"This flavorful, richly textured meal, first crafted by a Pakistani street vendor in Delhi, is simple to prepare in an Instant Pot," shares Shauna James Ahern. "After marinating overnight in yogurt and classic spices, utilize the Instant Pot for each stage, from toasting spices to cooking aromatics, and finally to adding tomatoes and chiles. You can also prepare basmati rice in advance. This dinner promises to be delightful."

Deliciously spicy Jamaican chicken curry made easy!

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This Jamaican chicken curry with potatoes and carrots is quick to prepare in the Instant Pot. "If you can't travel to Jamaica, why not bring the island flavor home with this vibrant chicken dish!" says Bibi. "Jamaican curry often includes allspice, so seek a blend featuring it, or create your own. Although potatoes are included, steamed basmati rice is a superb addition, or opt for cauli rice for a low-carb choice."

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