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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

by Annmarie

Easy Instant Pot chicken recipes are perfect for busy weeknights, and this Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is packed with bold sweet and savory flavor. Inspired by Chinese style takeout dishes, it combines rich honey and garlic for a sauce that is both comforting and irresistible.

One of the best parts about this recipe is how quick and simple it is to prepare. Using the Instant Pot helps the chicken cook quickly while locking in flavor and keeping the meat tender and juicy.

The process is incredibly straightforward. First, mix together the honey garlic sauce and pour it over the chicken before pressure cooking for about 20 minutes.

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and allow the sauce to thicken. This step creates a glossy, flavorful coating that brings the entire dish together.

After that, slice or shred the chicken and toss it back into the thickened sauce so every piece is fully coated. The result is tender chicken covered in a rich honey garlic glaze.

Serve the chicken over warm rice and finish it with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for extra flavor and texture. It is a delicious homemade meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Really quick to make, only takes 30 minutes total time to be able to serve this Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe at your dinner table. This chicken is so tender and has a sweet honey garlic sauce that is so delicious.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water
  • Sesame seeds & green onion for topping
  • Rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in the bottom of the Instant Pot and season it generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, and garlic. Pour this sauce over the chicken, then secure the Instant Pot lid and set it to seal.
  3. Cook on the Meat setting, or on High Pressure for 15 minutes. When the time is up, do a quick release. Remove the chicken from the pot, leaving the sauce inside.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water, then pour the mixture into the Instant Pot. Stir it into the sauce, press the Sauté button, and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, return it to the pot, and toss to coat with the sauce. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions, then serve over rice.

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Nutrition Information:

Calories: 246kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 28g (9%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 4g (20%)Cholesterol: 36mg (12%)Sodium: 877mg (37%)Potassium: 290mg (8%)Sugar: 25g (28%)Vitamin A: 70IU (1%)Vitamin C: 1.8mg (2%)Calcium: 11mg (1%)Iron: 0.7mg (4%)

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