Description
A delightful and easy recipe featuring tender chicken thighs in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, made quickly in an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. (750g) chicken thighs
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons water (or chicken broth preferred)
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the Honey Garlic Sauce. Stir until the honey and sugar are completely dissolved. Set this sauce aside for later.
- Turn on the Saute mode on your Instant Pot. Once heated, add 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil. Pan-sear the chicken thighs, starting with the skin side down first, until they develop a beautiful golden brown crust on both sides.
- Leave the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil, and toss in the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for a minute to enhance its flavor.
- Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken, making sure it’s evenly coated.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot, set it to Manual mode, and select High Pressure for 10 minutes.
- When the cooking time is complete, turn the valve to Quick Release. Once the valve drops, carefully remove the lid, add the chopped parsley for a fresh touch, and serve the chicken immediately with the delicious honey garlic sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Ensure the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) for safety. Adjust sweetness by modifying honey and sugar amounts based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian