Quick Pressure Cooker Chicken Thighs
Tender bone-in chicken thighs infused with savory garlic and paprika, cooked fast in a pressure cooker. It is a protein-dense, effortless meal perfect for a busy morning schedule.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Cindy + Lila
Cindy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Instructions
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Pour 0.5 cup (120ml) chicken broth into the inner pot of your pressure cooker.
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Season 2 bone-in chicken thighs evenly on…
Season 2 bone-in chicken thighs evenly on all sides with 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
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Place the seasoned chicken thighs into the…
Place the seasoned chicken thighs into the pressure cooker pot, ensuring they sit above or in the liquid.
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Secure the lid
Secure the lid, seal the valve, and select High Pressure for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Carefully perform a quick pressure release by…
Once the 15-minute cook time finishes, carefully perform a quick pressure release by moving the valve to the venting position.
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Remove the lid once pressure is fully…
Remove the lid once pressure is fully released, transfer the chicken to a plate, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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