Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
This sticky-sweet honey garlic chicken is a weeknight winner that comes together fast in the Instant Pot. The glossy glaze alone makes it worth trying.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 8 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 1/3 cup Soy Sauce (or Coconut Aminos)
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 2 Green Onions, sliced
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Set the instant pot to saute mode, add the olive oil, and sear the chicken for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Whisk in the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, tomato paste, and chicken broth until smooth. Return the chicken to the pot and turn each piece to coat it in the sauce.
- Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release the pressure and transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Switch the pot to saute mode and stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce becomes thick and glossy enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Return the chicken to the pot and toss it in the thickened glaze. Serve over steamed jasmine rice, topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 43gFat: 14g
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