Instant Pot Braised Chicken Thighs and Tomatillos

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Quick, easy, and delicious Instant Pot chicken thighs! Serve with a side salad.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 8 (4 ounce) skin-on chicken thighs

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups chicken stock, divided

  • 6 medium tomatillos, husked and quartered

  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

  • ½ cup chipotle mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 medium lime, zested and juiced

  • 1 large avocado, sliced

Directions

  1. Lay chicken thighs out on a cutting board and season with cumin, salt, and pepper.

  2. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Saute-High function. When display reads "hot" add oil. Saute chicken thighs until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.

  3. Add onion and garlic to the pot and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 of the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits. Cancel Saute function.

  4. Add tomatillos, jalapeno, and remaining chicken stock to the pot. Place chicken back on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  5. While the chicken is cooking, mix mayonnaise, cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice together in a small bowl.

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

  7. Remove chicken from the pot and place on serving plates. Top each serving with onion-tomatillo mixture, a spoonful of mayonnaise mix, and sliced avocado.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

632 Calories
46g Fat
18g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 632
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 1327mg 58%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 39g 79%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 62mg 5%
Iron 9mg 51%
Potassium 873mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.