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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken in 25 Minutes—Pure Bliss!

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
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A quick and flavorful chicken dish cooked in the Instant Pot with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
  • 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil.
  2. Add chicken thighs and sear for 2 minutes per side.
  3. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the Instant Pot.
  5. Close the lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 8 minutes.
  6. Release pressure naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release.
  7. Remove chicken and set aside.
  8. Set the Instant Pot back to sauté mode.
  9. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce to thicken.
  10. Return chicken to the pot and coat with sauce.
  11. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

  • Use chicken breasts if preferred, but reduce cooking time to 6 minutes.
  • Double the sauce for extra flavor.
  • Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.

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