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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2026-01-24 |28 Comments
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Photo of Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken - finished dish

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

PREP10 min
COOK20 min

This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe delivers juicy, flavorful chicken in a sweet and savory sauce—ready in 45 minutes for the easiest weeknight dinner.

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add oil. Sear chicken thighs 2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
  2. 2
    In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and water.
  3. 3
    Pour sauce over chicken in Instant Pot. Seal lid and set valve to Sealing. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  4. 4
    Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
  5. 5
    Remove chicken and set aside. Turn on Sauté mode. Stir together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; add to sauce and simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. 6
    Return chicken to pot, toss to coat, and serve hot topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

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