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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

A quick and flavorful chicken dish made in the Instant Pot with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken thighs or breast
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Sauté chicken in oil until lightly browned
  2. Add garlic and cook briefly
  3. Mix in honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar
  4. Pressure cook for 8–10 minutes
  5. Quick release and remove chicken
  6. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry
  7. Return chicken and coat well

Notes

Adjust sweetness and spice level based on preference. Works well with vegetables added at the end.