Easy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
This easy baked BBQ chicken thighs recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with a delicious caramelized glaze made simple with a pressure cooker and optional oven finish.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker with sealing ring
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 1 cup BBQ sauce pick your favorite kind, sweet or smoky
- ⅓ cup Honey adds sweetness and caramelizes
- 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce for depth and umami
- ¼ teaspoon Salt just enough to bring it together
- ½ teaspoon Pepper for subtle heat
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix BBQ sauce, honey, dark soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Place chicken thighs in the pressure cooker pot, pour the sauce mixture over them, and rub until covered.
- Close the lid and make sure the sealing ring is properly set on your pressure cooker.
- Set the cooker to high pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
- Do a quick release to let out steam and open the lid fast without overcooking.
- If desired, transfer thighs to a baking dish and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until sauce bubbles and caramelizes.
- Let the thighs rest for 5 minutes after baking before serving.
Notes
Optionally finish cooking in the oven for a caramelized glaze, or serve immediately after pressure cooking for the quickest meal.