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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Sticky, tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce using the Instant Pot. This easy comfort food recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (or boneless)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Steamed rice or noodles, for serving
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for searing)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and add oil. When hot, sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar to the pot. Stir, scraping up any brown bits.
  4. Return chicken thighs to the pot, nestling them into the sauce. Lock the lid, set vent to ‘Sealing,’ and cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ for 9 minutes (bone-in) or 7 minutes (boneless). Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release.
  5. Remove chicken to a plate. Mix cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and stir in the slurry. Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until glossy and thick.
  6. Return chicken to the pot and spoon sauce over to coat. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

For gluten-free, use Tamari and check your chicken broth. Searing the chicken adds flavor but can be skipped for speed. Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer or adding more broth. Add veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for seasonal variation. Leftovers taste even better the next day and can be used in wraps or salads.

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Keywords: instant pot, honey garlic chicken, chicken thighs, easy dinner, pressure cooker, sticky chicken, comfort food, gluten-free option, family meal

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