Sweet and Savory Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken – Looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that is both sweet and savory? Look no further than this Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken! This recipe is sure to become a family favorite, as it is bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to make. The chicken is cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot and coated with a delicious honey garlic sauce that is both sweet and tangy.

One of my favorite things about this recipe is how much my husband and little family love it! From the moment they smell the sweet and savory aroma filling our kitchen, they can’t wait to dig in. In fact, this recipe has become a staple in our household, and we make it at least once a week. It’s incredibly easy to make, but it tastes like you’ve been slaving away in the kitchen for hours. Plus, it’s so versatile – you can serve it over rice, noodles, or even a bed of veggies. Trust me, your family will love it just as much as mine does!

Why This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is a Must-Try?

• Quick and easy: With just a few simple ingredients and the help of your Instant Pot, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in under 30 minutes.
• Bursting with flavor: The honey garlic sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, making this dish incredibly flavorful and delicious.
• Versatile: This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be served over rice, noodles, or a bed of veggies.
• Healthy: This dish is packed with protein and is a healthier alternative to takeout. Plus, you can control the ingredients and adjust the recipe to your liking.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (600-800g)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup honey (170g)
• 1/3 cup soy sauce (80ml)
• 1/3 cup onion, diced (50g)
• 1/4 cup ketchup (60g)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30ml)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water (15g cornstarch dissolved in 60ml water)
• Sesame seeds & green onion for topping
• Rice for serving

Directions:

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the bottom of the Instant Pot.

In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, vegetable oil, and garlic. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the Instant Pot.

Set the Instant Pot to the Meat setting (or on HIGH pressure for non-IP) and cook for 15 minutes. Once the timer goes off, quick release the pressure and remove the chicken from the pot. Leave the sauce in the pot.

In a small bowl, dissolve 3 teaspoons of cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water and pour it into the Instant Pot. Stir to combine with the sauce.

Push the Sauté button on the Instant Pot and cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return them to the pot. Toss with the sauce before serving.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve over rice.

Notes:

• To make this recipe spicier, you can add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
• For a gluten-free version, you can use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
• This recipe can also be made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
• To make the chicken crispy, you can broil it in the oven for a few minutes after cooking in the Instant Pot.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that’s packed with flavor, Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is the perfect choice. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight or when you want something tasty but don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Plus, the sweet and savory flavor of the honey garlic sauce is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters. So, give this recipe a try and enjoy a flavorful and fuss-free meal in no time!

FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

Yes, boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts in this recipe. The cooking time remains the same.

Can I make this recipe without an Instant Pot?

Yes, if you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this recipe on the stove or in a slow cooker. For stove-top method, cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Then add the sauce mixture and cook until slightly thickened. For slow cooker method, cook the chicken and sauce mixture on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Can I use a different type of sweetener instead of honey?

Yes, you can use maple syrup, agave nectar, or brown sugar instead of honey in this recipe.

How do I store leftovers?

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, microwave the chicken for a minute or two or until heated through.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

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This recipe is sure to become a family favorite, as it is bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to make. The chicken is cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot and coated with a delicious honey garlic sauce that is both sweet and tangy.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (600-800g)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup honey 170g
• 1/3 cup soy sauce 80ml
• 1/3 cup onion diced (50g)
• 1/4 cup ketchup 60g
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 30ml
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water 15g cornstarch dissolved in 60ml water
• Sesame seeds & green onion for topping
• Rice for serving

Instructions

 

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
• In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, vegetable oil, and garlic. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the Instant Pot.
• Set the Instant Pot to the Meat setting (or on HIGH pressure for non-IP) and cook for 15 minutes. Once the timer goes off, quick release the pressure and remove the chicken from the pot. Leave the sauce in the pot.
• In a small bowl, dissolve 3 teaspoons of cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water and pour it into the Instant Pot. Stir to combine with the sauce.
• Push the Sauté button on the Instant Pot and cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
• Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return them to the pot. Toss with the sauce before serving.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve over rice.

Notes

To make this recipe spicier, you can add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.

For a gluten-free version, you can use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

This recipe can also be made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

To make the chicken crispy, you can broil it in the oven for a few minutes after cooking in the Instant Pot.

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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