Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
A deliciously easy dish with sweet and savory flavors featuring juicy chicken thighs in a tangy honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. chicken thighs (about 4 thighs)
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoons cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons water (or chicken broth)
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Combine honey, sugar, soy sauce, water, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and stir until dissolved.
- Turn on Sauté mode in the Instant Pot and heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil and sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the honey garlic sauce.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 10 minutes.
- Perform a Quick Release once cooked. Remove the lid.
- Sprinkle parsley over the chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure the Instant Pot is hot enough before cooking for proper browning. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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