Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken

Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken

from delish.com
Weeknight meals
40 min
6 servings

This Instant Pot copycat bourbon chicken is not only an easy weeknight dinner, but will throw you back to the famous dish of the '90s food courts.

Ingredients

  • ½ c.low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp.cornstarch
  • ½ c.packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ c.ketchup
  • ¼ c.low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp.ground ginger
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp.vegetable oil
  • ⅓ c.bourbon
  • 2 tbsp.apple cider vinegar
  • 3 lb.skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • cooked rice or mashed potatoes and sliced scallions, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk broth into cornstarch until well combined. Add brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and whisk to combine.

  2. 2

    Set Instant Pot to "Sauté." Cook garlic and oil, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and light golden, about 2 minutes. Pour in bourbon and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and broth mixture.

  3. 3

    Lock lid and pressure cook on High for 4 minutes. Follow manufacturer's guide for slow release, making sure to wait until cycle is complete before unlocking and removing lid.

  4. 4

    Set Pot to “Sauté” and bring mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a gravy consistency, 8 to 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Divide rice among plates. Spoon chicken mixture over. Top with scallions.