Quick Pressure Cooker Seasoned Chicken Thighs
Tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked quickly in a pressure cooker using savory pantry spices. It delivers a fast, protein-dense main dish perfect for a busy morning routine.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
23 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
23 min
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Time saver
Leftovers store wonderfully in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making this ideal for advanced meal prep.
Do these three things first
- 1Set your pressure cooker to the High Sauté setting (or 400°F / 200°C) and let i…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Set your pressure cooker to the High…
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Set your pressure cooker to the High…
Set your pressure cooker to the High Sauté setting (or 400°F / 200°C) and let it preheat for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Pat chicken thighs dry
Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
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Mix Mrs
In a small bowl, mix Mrs. Dash seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
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Season both sides of the chicken thighs…
Season both sides of the chicken thighs evenly with the spice mixture.
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Add olive oil to the preheated pot
Add olive oil to the preheated pot, coating the bottom evenly.
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Place seasoned chicken thighs in the pot…
Place seasoned chicken thighs in the pot skin-side/smooth-side down and sear without moving for 3 minutes until lightly browned.
Look for: lightly browned
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Flip chicken thighs using tongs and sear…
Flip chicken thighs using tongs and sear the second side for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Pour chicken broth into the pot
Pour chicken broth into the pot, gently scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon to prevent a burn error.
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Cancel the Sauté setting
Cancel the Sauté setting, lock the pressure cooker lid, and set the valve to Sealing.
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Select High Pressure cooking and set the…
Select High Pressure cooking and set the timer for 8 minutes.
Allow: 8 minutes
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Perform a quick pressure release by carefully…
When the 8-minute timer completes, perform a quick pressure release by carefully shifting the valve to Venting.
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Allow steam to fully escape until the…
Allow steam to fully escape until the float valve drops, then carefully unlock and remove the lid.
Look for: the float valve drops, then carefully unlock and remove the lid
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Check internal temperature using a meat thermometer…
Check internal temperature using a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh; ensure it reads at least 165°F (74°C).
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Transfer chicken thighs to a plate and…
Transfer chicken thighs to a plate and rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.
Allow: 3 to 5 minutes
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