Description
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This quick and easy recipe allows you to savor tender chicken cooked to perfection in just 30 minutes. The Instant Pot significantly cuts down on cooking time while ensuring your meal is packed with flavor. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a wholesome, satisfying dinner that will impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the Instant Pot and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, vegetable oil, and garlic. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Secure the lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Perform a quick release afterward.
- Remove chicken, leaving the sauce in the pot. Mix cornstarch with water until dissolved; stir into the sauce, then press 'Sauté' to thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Cut chicken into pieces, return to the pot, toss with sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg