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Instant Pot Ginger Turmeric Chicken Thighs

Easy Instant Pot Ginger Turmeric Chicken Thighs with Bold Flavor

Instant Pot Ginger Turmeric Chicken Thighs are a flavorful and quick weeknight meal, blending warming ginger and earthy turmeric for a nourishing dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Marinade
  • 4 thighs Chicken bone-in, skin-on for maximum flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 2 teaspoons Turmeric powder for earthy flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice for tenderness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper for subtle heat
For Cooking and Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup Chicken broth for moisture
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 2 cups Cooked rice or quinoa for serving

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Marinade Preparation
  1. In a bowl whisk fresh ginger, turmeric, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs, toss to coat, cover, and chill 20 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode on high, swirl in oil, brown thighs skin-side down until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
  2. Pour chicken broth into the pot, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  3. Seal the lid, select High Pressure, and cook for 10 minutes. Allow a natural release for 5 minutes.
  4. Carefully quick-release any remaining pressure, open the lid, and let chicken rest undisturbed in the juices for 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer thighs to plates, spoon sauce over top, sprinkle fresh cilantro, and serve over rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle extra lemon juice over chicken for a bright finish. Marinate for at least 20 minutes for best flavor.

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