Instant Pot Ginger-Lime Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs cooked under pressure with zesty ginger and fresh lime for a bright, Whole30-compliant dish ready in about 30 minutes. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, fresh ginger, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs) with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 1 tbsp olive oil until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin side down in the pot and sear for 3 minutes until skin is golden and crisp. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes, then remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the pot. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice and 2 tbsp coconut aminos, scraping the bottom to deglaze and lift any browned bits.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken thighs to the pot, arranging them skin side up. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  6. Step 6: When cooking completes, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately, enjoying the tangy and aromatic flavors.

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