Instant Pot Braised Chicken Thighs and Tomatillos
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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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.