Instant Pot Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thighs

Spicy chicken thighs cooked in the Instant Pot in a mixture of honey, soy sauce, and garlic make an easy weeknight meal that's ready in about 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 367 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup honey
• 0.33333334326744 cup chicken broth
• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, and pepper together in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add chicken thighs and turn to coat with sauce. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer chicken thighs to a plate and keep warm.

Step 3

Select Sauté function. Stir together water and cornstarch in a small bowl; add to the pot. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened and reduced, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Return chicken thighs to the pot and toss to coat in hot sauce.