Easy Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Whip up this tantalizing Honey Garlic Chicken in your Instant Pot for a quick, flavorful meal that’s sure to delight. Perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you need a tasty dish fast!

Ingredients and Preparation

Before we dive into the recipe, let’s take a look at the ingredients we’ll be using. You’ll need honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken stock, ginger, garlic, Thai chili flakes (optional), salt, and pepper. You can find the exact amounts and measurements in the description below.

For this recipe, we’ll be using bone-in chicken with skin, but feel free to use boneless or skinless chicken if you prefer. Make sure to season the chicken with salt and pepper before we begin.

Browning the Chicken

First, turn on your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add about 3/4 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pot, which will help us brown the chicken. Place the chicken fat side down or skin side down and sear it for about 10 minutes, or until it’s nicely browned. Flip the chicken over and let it cook for another 10 minutes.

Adding Garlic and Sauce

Now it’s time to add some flavor to our chicken. Throw in some minced garlic and let it cook for about 30 seconds, or until it’s nicely toasted. Then, add the honey garlic sauce to the pot, making sure to stir everything well.

Pressure Cooking

Close the lid of your Instant Pot and set the valve to “sealing”. Pressure cook the chicken for 12 minutes, or until it’s cooked through. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release rapidly for about 4-5 minutes.

Plating and Serving

Once the pressure has been released, open the lid and sprinkle some chopped cilantro on top of the chicken. Serve with a side of rice or your favorite vegetables, and enjoy!

Conclusion

This honey garlic chicken recipe is a game-changer for anyone looking for a quick and easy dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can create a delicious and flavorful meal that’s sure to impress. So go ahead, give this recipe a try, and let me know what you think!

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Whip up this tantalizing Honey Garlic Chicken in your Instant Pot for a quick, flavorful meal that's sure to delight. Perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you need a tasty dish fast!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • Honey, 1/4 cup
  • Soy sauce, 3 tablespoons
  • Brown sugar, 2 tablespoons
  • Chicken stock, 1/2 cup
  • Ginger, 1 tablespoon, minced
  • Garlic, 4 cloves, minced
  • Thai chili flakes, 1 teaspoon (optional)
  • Salt, 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
  • Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
  • Bone-in chicken with skin, 4 pieces
  • Vegetable oil, 3/4 tablespoon
  • Cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, add vegetable oil, and brown chicken on both sides for 10 minutes each.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in honey garlic sauce, ensuring chicken is well-coated.
  5. Close lid, set the valve to "sealing", and pressure cook for 12 minutes.
  6. After cooking, allow for rapid pressure release for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Open lid, garnish with chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve with rice or vegetables.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

per serving

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 320Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 720mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 0gSugar: 20gProtein: 25g

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