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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Katerina | Diethood
Sweet, savory, tender and OH SO juicy chicken thighs prepared with the most amazing honey garlic sauce and cooked in an Instant Pot. 
Servings : 6 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce (see notes for alternatives)
  • 1/2 cup no salt ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
  • 4 to 6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, oregano and parsley; mix until well combined and set aside.
    Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe - Sweet, savory, tender and OH SO juicy chicken thighs prepared with the most amazing honey garlic sauce and cooked in an Instant Pot. Dinner, from start to finish, will be ready in 30 minutes!
  • Heat the Instant Pot in sauté mode. Add sesame oil to the pot.
    Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; arrange in the instant pot and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
    Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe - Sweet, savory, tender and OH SO juicy chicken thighs prepared with the most amazing honey garlic sauce and cooked in an Instant Pot. Dinner, from start to finish, will be ready in 30 minutes!
  • Add the prepared honey garlic sauce to the pot; cover and lock the lid. 
    Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe - Sweet, savory, tender and OH SO juicy chicken thighs prepared with the most amazing honey garlic sauce and cooked in an Instant Pot. Dinner, from start to finish, will be ready in 30 minutes!
  • Cook in poultry mode for 20 minutes.
    Turn off the pot and allow it to release the pressure, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving plate and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Serve.

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Notes

*IF you are allergic to soy sauce or can't have soy for other reasons, feel free to use coconut aminos which is soy-free, gluten-free, and vegan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 thigh | Calories: 244 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23 g | Protein: 21 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 96 mg | Sodium: 880 mg | Potassium: 313 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 17 g | Vitamin A: 135 IU | Vitamin C: 2.4 mg | Calcium: 27 mg | Iron: 1.6 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
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