Step 1

Turn Instant Pot® to High Sauté and let heat for a few minutes. Add oil. Add 3 of the chicken thighs to the pot and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Repeat with remaining thighs. Press Cancel.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the jam and soy sauce and toss in the thighs until well coated. Pour water into the pot. Place the wire trivet in the pot and arrange thighs on top of trivet. Press Cancel. Place lid on pot and lock into place to seal. Pressure Cook or Manualon High Pressure for 20 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes. Use Quick Pressure Release.

Step 3

Remove thighs to a serving plate. Press Cancel. Turn pot to High Sauté and let liquid simmer and thicken for about 5 minutes, whisking frequently. Drizzle thickened sauce over chicken, to serve.