CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SWEET & SPICY SAUCE

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These Chicken Thighs made in the Instant Pot with a delicious sweet and tangy sauce is a perfect weeknight meal.

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Gluten-free, family friendly eating has never been so easy!

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MAIN INGREDIENTS

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Select "Saute" on your Instant Pot. Add the olive oil. Mix-up the ingredients of the sauce in a bowl.

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Once the Instant Pot reads "Hot", add the chicken to the pot one at a time and sear on all sides, turning a few times for 5 minutes.

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Add broth and coat the chicken with the sticky sauce.

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Secure the lid. Press Set to "Pressure Cook" for 7 minutes.

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After 7 minutes, give the chicken a 5 min NPR then release the remaining steam.. Serve on rice.

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CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SWEET & SPICY SAUCE

These Chicken Thighs made in the Instant Pot with a delicious sweet and tangy sauce is a perfect weeknight meal.

Gluten-free, family friendly eating has never been so easy!

MAIN INGREDIENTS

1

2

3

4

5

6

chicken thighs

olive oil

chicken broth

ketchup

salsa

honey

7

dijon mustard

Select "Saute" on your Instant Pot. Add the olive oil. Mix-up the ingredients of the sauce in a bowl.

STEP 1

Once the Instant Pot reads "Hot", add the chicken to the pot one at a time and sear on all sides, turning a few times for 5 minutes.

STEP 2

Add broth and coat the chicken with the sticky sauce.

STEP 3

Secure the lid. Press Set to "Pressure Cook" for 7 minutes.

STEP 4

After 7 minutes, give the chicken a 5 min NPR then release the remaining steam.. Serve on rice.

STEP 5

SWIPE UP NOW FOR THE

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