Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic
minced
- 3 pounds boneless
skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Fresh basil
shredded, for topping
- Cooked rice
for serving
Directions
- 1
Combine the soy sauce, ketchup, honey and garlic in your pressure cooker. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Lock the lid in place and select high pressure for 9 minutes.
- 2
When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker. Use the quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.
- 3
Remove the chicken to a plate, keeping the liquid in the pot. Select simmer/saute and bring the liquid to a boil.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the water. Whisk the slurry into the liquid and continue to cook until the liquid thickens. Once it has reached your desired thickness, add the chicken back to the pot and carefully stir to coat the chicken.
- 5
Serve the chicken over rice with the sauce. Top with fresh basil.
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
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About this Recipe
Craving a flavorful, family-friendly dinner that doesn't demand hours in the kitchen? This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken delivers, bringing together sweet, savory, and garlicky notes with minimal effort.
The magic lies in the Instant Pot, transforming simple ingredients into succulent, tender chicken enveloped in a rich honey garlic sauce. It’s a super fast way to achieve deep flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal without the fuss.
Prepare for an incredibly tender chicken experience, where each piece soaks up a beautifully balanced sauce. You’ll enjoy the warmth of garlic harmonizing with the sweetness of honey and the tangy depth of ketchup and low sodium soy sauce. The texture of the sauce is lusciously thick, thanks to the cornstarch slurry, coating the chicken perfectly and making it ideal for spooning generously over a bed of fluffy rice. This dish offers a comforting, savory-sweet profile that appeals to nearly everyone at the table, promising a deeply satisfying dinner without the usual fuss.
While the classic combination of soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and garlic forms the heart of this dish, feel free to adjust the balance to your preference—add a touch more honey for sweetness or extra minced garlic for a bolder punch. Ensure you have fresh shredded basil for a bright, aromatic finish.
This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is your go-to for an effortless yet impressive weeknight meal. Serve it generously over warm, fluffy cooked rice to soak up every drop of that irresistible sauce.