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Instant Pot Greek Chicken

Cook Time22 minutes
Marinate3 hours
Total Time3 hours 22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: best instant pot greek chicken recipe, easy Instant pot greek chicken recipe, Instant pot greek chicken, pressure cook greek chicken
Servings: 4
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Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice about ½ lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves grated
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried thyme

Serving (optional)

Instructions

Marinate

  • Clean and pat the chicken thighs dry. Place them in a container.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients (except tzatziki sauce) to the container and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Pressure Cook

  • Add 1 cup of water to the cooker. Place the trivet inside.
  • Place the marinated chickens on the trivet. Spread the rest of the marinade over the chicken using a spoon.
  • Place the lid on. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes with a 5 minute natural release. Follow the manufacture instructions for releasing the pressure. Remove lid.
  • Instant Pot Air-fryer lid: press the broil (400°F) button and cook for 12 minutes.
    Air Fryer: transfer the chicken to the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or until skin is crispy.
    Oven: transfer the chicken to a baking sheet. Broil on high for 6-10 minutes or until the skin is crispy.

Highly recommended to pair with tzatziki sauce.

    Serve with rice, pita bread, vegetables or salad.

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