How to Cook Frozen Chicken Thighs in the Instant Pot

Learn how to cook frozen chicken thighs in the Instant Pot so they turn out juicy, flavorful and fork-tender—no thawing required! This easy method works with both bone-in and boneless chicken thighs and makes a delicious comfort food dinner. For 2–4 frozen chicken thighs that fit in a single layer, make a seasoning paste with: • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon onion powder • 1 teaspoon paprika • ½ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Spread the paste over the frozen chicken. Pour 1½ cups chicken broth or water into the Instant Pot, add the trivet and place the chicken on top, skin-side up if applicable. Cooking times: • Boneless frozen chicken thighs: 12 minutes on High Pressure • Bone-in frozen chicken thighs: 15 minutes on High Pressure • Allow a 5-minute natural release, then release the remaining pressure. • Check that each thigh reaches at least 165°F in the thickest part, away from the bone. If needed, cook longer and check again. Don’t discard the seasoned cooking liquid! Spoon those flavorful drippings over the chicken before serving for an easy finishing touch. Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve over rice, pair with mashed potatoes and vegetables or shred the meat for tacos, burrito bowls and quesadillas. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Frozen chicken thighs—no thawing required 00:25 Why chicken thighs work so well 01:06 Ingredients you’ll need 01:40 Make the seasoning paste 02:28 Season the frozen chicken 03:05 What if the thighs are frozen together? 03:15 Add everything to the Instant Pot 03:57 Pressure-cooking instructions 04:04 Bone-in vs. boneless cooking times 04:35 What happens during pressure cooking 05:01 How to release the pressure 05:25 Check the finished chicken 05:35 Safe internal temperature 05:44 The flavorful finishing trick 06:04 Serving ideas 06:34 More easy Instant Pot recipes Thanks so much for watching! If this video helped with dinner, please give it a thumbs-up, leave a comment and subscribe for more easy recipes. Are you team bone-in or team boneless? Let me know below! Follow me on: My website: https://pipandebby.com/ Pinterest:   / pipandebby   Instagram:   / pip.ebby   Facebook:   / pipebby