Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 - 5
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Calories
401 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe uses the Instant Pot to prepare chicken thighs with a rich honey garlic sauce. The sauce is made by sautéing garlic in butter or oil, then combining soy sauce, honey, and ketchup, which is reduced slightly for thickness. The chicken thighs are seasoned simply with salt and pepper, placed on a trivet inside the pot with water to generate steam, and pressure-cooked to ensure tenderness while locking in the glaze.
The pressure cooking method allows the chicken to cook evenly and absorb the sauce flavor while remaining juicy. The honey and ketchup bring sweetness balanced by the saltiness of soy sauce and slight heat from garlic. Fresh parsley offers a bright finish if desired. Care is taken to avoid overcrowding the pot to ensure proper cooking.
This dish can be served with rice, steamed vegetables, or noodles to soak up the honey garlic sauce. The recipe’s step to taste and adjust sauce proportions ensures personal preference is accommodated.
Ingredients
- 6 - 8 (693g) chicken thigh bone-in, skin-on
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 6 (27g) garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoons (28g) butter unsalted, or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce regular
- ⅓ cup (113g) honey
- ¼ cup (60g) ketchup (may need an additional 1 tbsp (15g) ketchup)
Optional Garnish
- parsley freshly chopped
Instructions
- Make Honey Garlic Sauce: Heat up Instant Pot using “Saute Normal” function. Wait until the indicator says “HOT”. Melt 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter or vegetable oil in Instant Pot. Add in minced garlic, then saute for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Pour in 2 tbsp (30ml) regular soy sauce and ⅓ cup (113g) honey. Stir to reduce & thicken the honey garlic sauce a bit for 2 - 3 minutes. Add ¼ cup (60g) ketchup to a container, then mix in the honey garlic sauce. Taste and adjust the sauce accordingly. *For Reference: we added another 1 tbsp (15g) ketchup to the honey garlic sauce to fully balance the flavors. Set aside and let it cool to thicken a bit.
- Pressure Cook Chicken Thighs: Season the chicken with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Add 1 cup (250ml) of cold water and a trivet in Instant Pot. Place 6 - 8 chicken thighs on the trivet. *Note: Try not to overlap the chicken thighs too much. Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position.For Smaller Bone-in Chicken Thighs (110g - 120g each): Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 7 minutes + Natural Release for 12 minutesFor Larger Bone-in Chicken Thighs (~200g each): Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 9 minutes + Natural Release for 12 minutesOpen the lid carefully.
- Apply Sauce & Broil in Oven or Air Fryer: Carefully set the chicken on an oven tray, then generously apply the honey garlic sauce all over the chicken. Option 1 - Oven or Toaster Oven: Place the chicken thighs on an oven tray under the "Broil" function (or the highest temperature setting) for a few minutes until the honey garlic sauce is beautifully caramelized.Option 2 - Duo Crisp or Air Fryer Lid: Place the air fryer basket with the tray on the middle rack in the Instant Pot. Layer the chicken thighs on the air fryer tray in Instant Pot. Place the air fryer lid on the Instant Pot. Press the "Air Fry or Broil" button, set temperature to 400°F, and cooking time to 20 minutes. *Pro Tip: It'll take roughly 7 - 11 minutes + preheat time. You can open the lid to check the progress.
- Serve: Garnish your delicious Honey Garlic Chicken with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the ketchup quantity if needed for balance between sweet and tangy flavors in the sauce.
- Do not overlap chicken thighs in the Instant Pot to ensure even pressure cooking.
- Freshly chopped parsley garnish adds a fresh, herbal note when serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 154IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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