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These tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken thighs have a sweet and savory taste to them while being a simple, easy-to-make pressure cooked meal that takes minutes to cook!
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Since my symptoms with SCDS have been getting worse and I get frequent pressure headaches and chronic fatigue, I have been using my instant pot more for meals in the kitchen. It just simplifies how you cook many meals! I have really learned to love my instant pot and am excited to start creating more recipes in it once I heal from surgery.
I love the different ways to use maple as a flavoring in the fall, so I decided to use it in this recipe with chicken thighs and garlic. Garlic is another thing I love, who doesn’t love the smell of fresh garlic cooking on the stove in the kitchen?? I always keep some garlic in my pantry. I should be safe from vampires!
This recipe came out great and was a pleaser. The flavors of the garlic and maple complemented each other quite nicely to make for a sweet and savory taste. I love how juicy and tender these chicken thighs are. But mostly, how simple this recipe is! And using one pot makes for an easier cleanup too!
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- salt & pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp parsley optional
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Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Turn the Instant Pot to saute mode. Once it is heated, add the olive oil.
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Pan sear the chicken thighs skin side down for about 3-4 minutes, until it is browned. Then sear the other sides.
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Add the minced garlic and saute until it is lightly browned and fragrant.
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Add the chicken broth, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and more salt and pepper to taste. Turn off saute mode and cove the pot.
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Select manual and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Make sure the lever is on sealing. Once it beeps, turn the lever to quick release.
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Once the valve drops, carefully remove lid. Transfer chicken thighs to a plate and top with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy!