Instant Pot Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
472 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken
Description
In this recipe, chicken thighs are first browned in the Instant Pot using the sauté function to develop a golden crust. They are then pressure cooked atop a trivet with chicken broth and seasoning, which steams the chicken gently, retaining moisture and tenderness. After pressure cooking and a natural release, the chicken is transferred to a foil-lined baking sheet to broil, skin side up, allowing the skin to crisp and caramelize. The sauce combines minced garlic, packed light brown sugar, sesame oil, smoked paprika, and optional hot sauce, blending sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. This sauce is applied to the chicken during broiling to create a sticky glaze.
The dish is garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for a fresh, nutty finish. It pairs well with steamed rice or vegetables.
The recipe uses a combination of pressure cooking and broiling to achieve tender meat with crispy, flavorful skin and a balanced sauce. The natural pressure release helps keep the thighs moist while the final broil adds texture and richness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in, and skin-on
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, ground
- 1 cup chicken broth
Sauce:
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- GARNISH:
- green onion chopped
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Select Saute on the Instant Pot, select temperature High and wait for the IP to read HOT.
- Once Hot, add canola oil, wait for it a bit to heat up and brown chicken thighs on both sides for about 3 minutes, until golden brown.
- Brown chicken in batches, set aside on a plate when done.
- Once done, add broth to the pot and using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pot.
- Add salt and pepper and place a trivet inside the pot.
- Arrange the chicken on the trivet, skin side up.
- Close the IP, lock it, point valve to sealed and select High Pressure. Input 10 minutes. It means that the chicken will cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once done cooking, do a 5 minutes Natural Pressure Release, after which release manually any remaining pressure.
- Turn on oven broiler. Cover a baking sheet with foil and a little oil.
- Remove chicken from the IP and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet, again skin side up.
- In a small bowl mix all the Sauce ingredients, add 2 tablespoons of cooking liquid as well. Once combines, scoop the mixture over the chicken.
- Broil for 5 minutes, or until golden brown, careful to not burn the chicken.
- Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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