Honey Garlic Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs in the Instant Pot are taken to a whole new level.Pan-fried until golden and juicy, these are effortless Instant Pot Chicken Thighs Topped with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, it’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner.

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Easy Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Drizzled with garlic-ginger sauce, these Instant Pot Chicken Thighs are an Instant Pot dinner ready in 30 minutes. Served with fluffy rice or chewy noodles, this is a sweet and savory recipe that’ll satisfy all your takeout cravings on busy weeknights. The winter sun is soft, shining on the snow.

Packed with the umami flavor of Sriracha and soy sauce, this simple stir-fry sauce is low in salt to keep it flavorful and healthy, but still delicious. A little honey also coats the golden grilled chicken with lots of natural sweetness. Don’t forget the fresh garlic and ginger to add flavor and an extra Asian flavor. If you want to make it heartier, just add some bell peppers or mushrooms!

Sprinkled with paprika for a smoky flavor, this juicy chicken dinner is an easy meal you can put on the table with a handful of pantry staples. Sprinkle with parsley before serving for an extra herb flavor and a sprinkling of spicy black pepper for a juicy, flavorful bite you’ll love coming back to you with every bite.

Why You’ll Love These Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Say goodbye to takeout night with this easy Asian-inspired dinner. It will be a huge hit!

• healthy. This chicken is made with avocado oil for healthy fats and soy sauce to cut down on salt.
• self made. Any homemade chicken recipe is always juicier. It’s healthier too!
• Fast. Even using homemade sauce as part of the recipe, it’s ready in half an hour!
• Be prepared to be friendly. Make the sauce ahead of time so you can throw everything together on a weeknight.
• convenient. Once the chicken is browned, you can almost forget it’s in the Instant Pot until dinner time.

what do you need

All the ingredients in the sauce are pantry staples. Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities.

for chicken

• Chicken Thighs – Chicken thighs with the skin on will keep them extra juicy, but skinless ones will work too.
• Avocado oil – Coconut oil is another healthy alternative. You can also use olive, corn, canola or vegetable oil.
• salt and pepper – Use kosher salt and fresh black pepper.

For the sauce

• Honey – Use only raw honey. Maple syrup and agave syrup are too smoky.
• soy sauce – This Japanese sauce is the liquid that forms when miso paste ferments. This is a very traditional soy sauce.
• Sriracha – Any Asian chili garlic sauce will work. You can also use Korean Gochujang chili sauce.
• Ginger powder – Fresh ginger is definitely an option.
• smoked paprika – Feel free to use mild chili powder.
• garlic – Freshly minced garlic adds the most aroma and flavor, but if you’re in a pinch, garlic powder will save you.
• chicken soup– Vegetable soup also works. If neither is available, use water.

How to Make Honey Garlic Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

The Instant Pot captures all those juices and delicious flavors and makes your life easier. Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for more detailed instructions.

• Prepare chicken. Pat chicken dry on all sides with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
• Make the sauce. Place honey, soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, ground ginger, chili powder, garlic and chicken stock in a large bowl and stir to combine. Set it aside.

• Sear it. Place the Instant Pot on the sauté stall. Add avocado oil. Fry 4 minutes per side or until browned.
• Add sauce. Pour in the whipped sauce. Close the stir-fry setting. Close the lid and set the pressure cooker to high for 10 minutes.
• Serve. Place the Instant Pot on the quick release setting. Carefully remove the lid. Remove the chicken and pour the sauce over it. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Tips for success

You can save some effort and make any honey garlic chicken thighs recipe a little more hearty with a few ingredients.

• Add more decorations. Chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds, leeks, and crispy tempura pearls are all great garnish ideas that add texture and flavor.
• Use store bought. If you don’t have enough time to make the sauce, you can use store-bought honey garlic sauce or teriyaki sauce for a similar sweetness.
• Use vegetables. Sauté bell peppers, broccoli or mushrooms and when fully cooked combine them with the chicken and sauce. You can also use leftover vegetables.
• You can also use different cuts of chicken. This recipe also works well with chicken wingsdrumsticks or legs.

What to Serve with Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

These Instant Pot Chicken Thighs are perfect for mine Jasmine rice Have a simple dinner.If you are on a low carb diet, try my Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice. Noodles are also a good choice.mine Fried Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp and Kung Pao Beef Noodles are some of my favorites.Vegan side dishes please use mine Air Fryer Green Beans or Asian Brussels Sprouts.

Store correctly

Once completely cooled, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. When placing on the counter to reheat or serve, keep it away from direct heat or sunlight. To reheat, place in the microwave for one minute or until hot. You can also heat the pan over medium-low heat for 7-8 minutes with a lid on it.

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