Instant Pot® Margarita Chicken Thighs with Orange and Lime Slices

For restaurant-quality taste in under an hour, treat your family to this Instant Pot® recipe for margarita chicken thighs with orange and lime slices.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 526 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 medium orange, sliced
• 1 medium lime, sliced
• 12 large chicken thighs
• 1 cup non-alcoholic lime margarita mix
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place orange and lime slices on the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place chicken slices on top.

Step 2

Remove chicken to a platter. Remove and discard fruit slices. Ladle sauce over chicken.

Step 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 4

Mix margarita mix, lime juice, orange juice concentrate, lime zest, orange zest, brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over everything in the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.