Description
This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe delivers tender chicken thighs drenched in a sweet‑garlic glaze that caramelizes under pressure. Combining honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger, the sauce creates a glossy, savory‑sweet coating that clings to every bite. In just 10 minutes of high pressure cooking, the chicken becomes juicy and flavorful, perfect for serving over rice or alongside steamed vegetables. Ideal for busy weeknights, this easy 4‑serving dinner saves time and taste now
Ingredients
Scale
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- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Green onions
- sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot, pour sauce over, seal and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Quick‑release pressure, remove chicken, and set aside.
- Mix cornstarch with water, stir into the pot, and sauté until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pot, coat with sauce, and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra gloss
- let the sauce simmer an additional minute after thickening. Adjust salt with extra soy sauce if needed. This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken, instant pot chicken recipes, honey garlic chicken, quick weeknight dinner, pressure cooker chicken, easy chicken dinner, chicken thighs recipe, honey garlic sauce, family dinner ideas, fast chicken meals