INSTANT POT® CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Instant Pot® Chicken Drumsticks image

A mixture of spices and fruit juices combine to make flavorful, tender, and juicy drumsticks in a pressure cooker. Great for a main meal or just to snack on.

Provided by bd.weld

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 9h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups orange juice
1 lime, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground chipotle powder
6 chicken drumsticks
½ onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Combine orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, garlic salt, and chipotle powder in a bowl. Pour into a resealable plastic bag and add chicken drumsticks, onion, and cilantro. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to overnight, turning the bag frequently.
Pour marinade into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place the rack inside the pot and place drumsticks on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 507.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g