Pressure Cooker Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs

Name: Pressure Cooker Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Hot cooked brown rice, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 10 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Mar. 03, 2023

Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow, not-too-sweet flavor that's more grown-up than the original and super over rice, pasta or potatoes. —Sharon Fritz, Morristown, Tennessee

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Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked brown rice, optional

Directions

Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; sprinkle with poultry seasoning. Top with onion and tomatoes. In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, water, orange juice and seasonings; pour over top.
Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 170° If desired, serve with rice.

Can you freeze Pressure Cooker Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs?

Place cooked chicken mixture in freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 240 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.

Pressure Cooker Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs

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