Description
At its core, this dish is a celebration of simple pantry staples coming together to create something extraordinary. The Honey Garlic Chicken Instant Pot method transforms humble chicken pieces into a gourmet-style meal by utilizing high-pressure steam to infuse the meat with flavor in a fraction of the time it would take in a traditional oven or slow cooker.
Ingredients
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500–700g chicken (thighs or breasts)
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4 cloves garlic (minced)
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1/3 cup honey
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp rice vinegar (or regular vinegar)
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1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
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1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
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1 tbsp oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
1. Sauté
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Turn on Sauté mode on your Instant Pot
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Add oil, then lightly brown the chicken (2–3 mins each side)
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Remove and set aside
2. Make the Sauce
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In the pot, add:
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garlic
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honey
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soy sauce
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ketchup
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vinegar
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sesame oil
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Stir well and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes
3. Pressure Cook
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Add chicken back into the pot
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Close lid and set to:
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High Pressure for 8 minutes (chicken thighs)
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6 minutes (chicken breast)
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Let it naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick release
4. Thicken the Sauce
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Remove chicken again
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Turn on Sauté mode
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Add cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water)
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Stir until sauce thickens (1–2 minutes)
5. Serve
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Add chicken back and coat in sauce
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Serve hot with rice or noodles 🍚🍜
Notes
This honey garlic chicken is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, made quickly in the Instant Pot. It’s a great go-to meal for busy days and tastes even better with rice or noodles!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: ~320 kcal
Keywords: Pressure cooker honey garlic chicken, IP honey garlic poultry, sweet and savory instant pot chicken, sticky garlic chicken pressure cooker