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Instant Pot Chicken Legs Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Legs

Monika Soni
These Instant Pot Chicken Legs are a game-changer for busy weeknights, offering juicy, fall-off-the-bone tenderness in under 35 minutes. With just 5 minutes of prep, you’ll create a dish that feels like it’s been simmering for hours.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 0
Calories 577 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 chicken legs
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken legs on a large clean cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, combine seasonings and sprinkle the legs liberally with it.
  • Place a trivet inside the inner pot of an Instant Pot. Add water to the pot. Place the seasoned chicken legs on top of the trivet.
  • Secure and seal the lid and cook on MANUAL HIGH pressure for 15 minutes (20 minutes for frozen). When the cooking time is done, allow a 5-minute natural pressure release, then carefully vent the valve.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then remove and serve as desired.
  • For crispy skin: Set your oven broiler to HIGH. Place the bbq chicken drumsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and broil for 2-4 minutes or until browned slightly.
  • Toss them in BBQ sauce or honey mustard prior to broiling, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 75gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 393mgSodium: 559mgFiber: 1g
Keyword chicken legs recipe, easy chicken dinner, instant pot chicken, pressure cooker chicken, tender chicken legs
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