Instant Pot® BBQ Chicken Thighs

This recipe for fall-off-the-bone tender barbecue chicken thighs made in the Instant Pot® is perfect for those days when grilling is out of the question.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 505 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• ½ cup chicken stock
• 2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low.

Step 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.

Step 6

Broil for 5 minutes or until crisp.