Description
This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe delivers tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky, savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. (750g) chicken thighs (4 chicken thighs)
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons water (or chicken broth)
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Mix all the ingredients for the Honey Garlic Sauce together and stir to mix well. Ensure honey and sugar are completely dissolved.
- Turn on the Saute mode on your Instant Pot and heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Pan-sear the chicken thighs (skin side down first) until both sides are browned.
- Leave the chicken thighs in the pot, add the remaining oil, and sauté the garlic briefly.
- Pour in the honey garlic sauce, seal the lid, and set to Manual on High pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, use Quick Release to release the pressure. Open the lid, add chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, brown the chicken well. Use broth instead of water for better flavor. If the sauce is thin after cooking, simmer on Saute until it thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian