Pressure-Cooker Chicken Thighs in Wine Sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with a rich and flavorful wine sauce. The pressure cooker works its magic, infusing the chicken with aromatic herbs and creating a sauce that’s perfectly balanced with the richness of the wine, garlic, and a touch of butter. This meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner but fancy enough for a special occasion. Serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Ingredients:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour (for thickening, optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
- Set the pressure cooker to the sauté setting and add olive oil. Once hot, brown the chicken thighs, skin-side down, until golden, about 5-6 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the garlic and onions to the pressure cooker and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Allow the wine to simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Return the chicken thighs to the pot, skin-side up.
- Lock the lid in place and set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- After the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
- Remove the chicken thighs and set them aside. Stir in the butter to the sauce. For a thicker sauce, whisk together the flour with a little water and stir it into the pot, simmering on the sauté setting for a few minutes until thickened.
- Serve the chicken thighs with the wine sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.
Enjoy the rich flavors of Pressure-Cooker Chicken Thighs in Wine Sauce as a comforting, satisfying meal!
