Ingredients
Method
- Mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides generously with the spice mixture.
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the vegetable oil. When hot, place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Add diced onion to the pot with the remaining oil and chicken drippings. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the rice and stir to distribute evenly.
- Place the browned chicken thighs on top of the rice, skin-side up. Do not stir or press the chicken down into the rice.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When cooking time is complete, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the lid carefully. Check that chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F and rice is tender. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
For best results, don't lift the lid during the natural pressure release time. The rice will continue cooking with residual heat. If rice seems too firm after resting, you can put the lid back on for 2-3 minutes to let steam finish the job. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat well in the microwave.
