Name: Instant Pot Braised Chicken Thighs and Tomatillos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Skin-on chicken thighs - 8 (4 ounce); Ground cumin - 2 teaspoons; Sea salt - 1 teaspoon; Black pepper - 1 teaspoon; Avocado oil - 1 tablespoon; Yellow onion, chopped - 1 large; Garlic, minced - 3 cloves; Chicken stock, divided - 2 cups; Tomatillos, husked and quartered - 6 medium; Jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped - 1 medium; Chipotle mayonnaise - ½ cup; Chopped cilantro - ¼ cup; Lime, zested and juiced - 1 medium; Avocado, sliced - 1 large

Ingredients for - Instant Pot Braised Chicken Thighs and Tomatillos

1. Skin-on chicken thighs 8 (4 ounce)

2. Ground cumin 2 teaspoons

3. Sea salt 1 teaspoon

4. Black pepper 1 teaspoon

5. Avocado oil 1 tablespoon

6. Yellow onion, chopped 1 large

7. Garlic, minced 3 cloves

8. Chicken stock, divided 2 cups

9. Tomatillos, husked and quartered 6 medium

10. Jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1 medium

11. Chipotle mayonnaise ½ cup

12. Chopped cilantro ¼ cup

13. Lime, zested and juiced 1 medium

14. Avocado, sliced 1 large

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Braised Chicken Thighs and Tomatillos

1 . Stage

Lay chicken thighs out on a cutting board and season with cumin, salt, and pepper.

2 . Stage

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Saute-High function. When display reads "hot" add oil. Saute chicken thighs until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.

3 . Stage

Add onion and garlic to the pot and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 of the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits. Cancel Saute function.

4 . Stage

Add tomatillos, jalapeno, and remaining chicken stock to the pot. Place chicken back on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

5 . Stage

While the chicken is cooking, mix mayonnaise, cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice together in a small bowl.

6 . Stage

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

7 . Stage

Remove chicken from the pot and place on serving plates. Top each serving with onion-tomatillo mixture, a spoonful of mayonnaise mix, and sliced avocado.