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Instant Pot Chicken Leg Quarters

This quick and easy Instant Pot Chicken Leg Quarters recipe is a total game-changer! Thanks to the magic of pressure cooking you can have perfectly cooked super tender and juicy chicken in just 25 minutes! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken leg quarters, Instant Pot chicken leg quarters
Cooking Method: Instant Pot
Diet: Keto / Low-Carb
Servings: 2
Calories: 321kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 cup water
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • paprika

Instructions

  • Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot. Then place the trivet in the bottom of the pot. This recipe works with or without a trivet.
  • Sprinkle the chicken leg quarters on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Now, rub the seasonings into the chicken.
  • Place the chicken leg quarters into the Instant Pot and then close the lid.
  • Turn the valve to the sealing position. Next, press the pressure cook button and set the time to 20 minutes on high pressure.
  • When the chicken is done cooking, quick release the steam. Then once the pin has dropped, remove the leg quarters from the Instant Pot and enjoy!

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg