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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs

Simple recipes are my favorite! My Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs are full of flavor and super quick to make. Simple spices topped with my favorite sugar free bbq sauce, these thighs are amazing!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, meal prep
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken recipe, gluten free, instant pot bbq chicken thighs recipe, keto chicken recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 214

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 Bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 1 ½ Cups BBQ Sauce, Divided
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the smoked paprika, dry mustard, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
  • Pour the water in the Instant pot bowl and insert the trivet. This is to keep the chicken thighs elevated out of the water.
  • Place your chicken thighs in the instant pot and pour the spices over the top. Pour 1 cup of your bbq sauce over the top of your thighs and spread with spoon or basting brush.
  • Seal the lid on your instant pot and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When the cooking is finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
  • Release the pressure with a "quick release", remove the lid, add the remaining ½ cup of bbq sauce and spread.

Nutrition

Calories: 214 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 0g