How To Make Frozen Chicken Thighs in the Instant Pot

Forget to defrost the chicken for dinner? No problem! You can easily make frozen chicken thighs in the Instant Pot! In 30 minutes, you'll have tender, juicy chicken thighs for dinner without having the headache of defrosting chicken!

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Ingredients

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Mix the Seasoning

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Season the Chicken

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Cook the Chicken

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Seal the Instant Pot

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Release the Pressure

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Serve and Enjoy!

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