Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe delivers succulent chicken thighs coated in a glossy sweet‑savory glaze made from honey, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil, all cooked quickly in an Instant Pot. Ideal for busy weeknights, it offers a tender, flavorful dinner that pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables. With simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, this easy, family‑friendly dish brings restaurant‑quality taste to your home kitchen. Ready 30 minutes, it offers sweet‑savory taste
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
- Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot and pour the honey garlic mixture over them.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once done, allow a natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then add to the sauce in the pot.
- Turn on the sauté function and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the pot, coat with the sauce, and serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- For extra gloss
- simmer the sauce a minute longer after adding the slurry. Adjust salt based on soy sauce sodium level. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 84g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 84g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 200g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, instant pot chicken, quick chicken dinner, easy honey garlic recipe, chicken thighs recipe, weeknight meals, savory chicken glaze, garlic honey chicken, simple chicken dinner, family friendly chicken