Ingredients

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(Serves 4–6)

Main components:

1½ lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (you love rich flavor!)
→ Or use boneless for faster cook time
1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved (or swap for radishes—you love low-carb!)
1 tbsp olive oil

Aromatics & broth:

1 onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (you love low-sodium!)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
Salt & black pepper to taste (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)

Finish:

2 tbsp butter or ghee (you love buttery richness!)
Fresh parsley
Optional: Lemon zest (you love citrus brightness!)

Instructions

1. Sear chicken (optional but recommended):

Press Sauté on Instant Pot. Heat olive oil. Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper. Sear skin-side down 4–5 minutes until golden. Remove.

2. Deglaze & layer:

Add onion and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Pour in broth, scraping bottom to release browned bits.
Place potatoes in liquid. Nestle chicken on top (skin up). Sprinkle with thyme and rosemary.

3. Pressure cook:

Seal lid. Set to High Pressure:

Bone-in thighs: 10 minutes
Boneless thighs/breasts: 6 minutes
Natural release 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.

4. Finish:

Remove chicken and potatoes. Stir butter into pot juices. Spoon sauce over top. Garnish with parsley and optional lemon zest.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Pat chicken dry—ensures crispy sear (even in IP!).
✅ Don’t skip deglazing—prevents “burn” error and builds flavor.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use low-sodium broth + skip added salt
→ Boost umami with extra herbs, garlic, and lemon zest
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally zero-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Net carbs: 18g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Swap potatoes for radishes or turnips (they mimic potato texture!)
→ Net carbs drop to 5g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Keeps 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen
→ Flavors deepen overnight!

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 4 days | Freezer: 3 months
→ Serving ideas:
→ As a complete one-pot dinner
→ With steamed green beans or broccoli
→ For meal prep—portion into containers

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving):