Description
Tender and flavorful Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs made with a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 4–6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon oil (canola or vegetable)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Wash and trim excess fat from chicken thighs, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat oil in Instant Pot using the SAUTE function. Brown chicken thighs on both sides for 2-3 minutes each.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, sesame oil, chili sauce, soy sauce, and garlic.
- Cook the Chicken: Pour sauce over browned chicken in the Instant Pot, close the lid, and cook on Manual, high pressure for 12 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Perform a quick pressure release once cooking is complete.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer chicken to a serving platter, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and pour the sauce on top before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of chili sauce to suit your taste.
- Ensure the sealing ring is properly in place before pressure cooking to prevent leaks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, Pressure Cooker Recipe, Easy Dinner, Asian-Inspired
