Instant Pot® Spicy Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Moist, flavorful chicken thighs made in the Instant Pot® with a thick, sweet and spicy homemade teriyaki sauce you and your kids will love.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 310 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup hoisin sauce
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons oil, or as needed
• 6 (5 ounce) chicken thighs
• 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add oil, and select Saute function. Add chicken and cook just until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Cancel Saute function.

Step 3

Whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, Sriracha, brown sugar, garlic, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch together in a bowl. Pour sauce over the chicken in the pot.

Step 4

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 14 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Remove chicken to a plate. Turn on Saute function and whisk remaining cornstarch into the pot. Allow to bubble until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Cancel Saute function and put chicken back in the pot to coat in sauce.