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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is SO QUICK! Tender chicken in a sweet and savory sauce ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 3 breasts chicken cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives or scallions chopped, for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh parsley to taste, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Start by cutting your chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. This ensures even cooking and allows the chicken to soak up all that delicious sauce.
  2. Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add the olive oil and let it heat up. Once hot, add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, water, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Whisk until well combined. Pour this mixture over the sautéed chicken in the Instant Pot.
  4. Close the lid of the Instant Pot, ensuring the valve is set to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  5. Once cooking time is up, carefully perform a quick release by turning the valve to venting. After all steam has escaped, remove the lid. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a bit of water to create a slurry. Stir this into the chicken mixture to thicken the sauce, and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on sauté mode.
  6. Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, serve your honey garlic chicken over rice, quinoa, or noodles. Garnish with chopped chives or scallions and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Enjoy your delicious meal!

Notes

  • For a lighter option, serve over cauliflower rice.
  • Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
  • For a spicy kick, incorporate red pepper flakes or Sriracha.