Instant Pot® Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thighs

An easy weeknight meal that's ready in about 30 minutes thanks to your Instant Pot®. Chicken thighs are cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce with honey, soy sauce, and garlic.

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

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• ⅓ cup chicken broth
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• freshly ground black pepper to taste

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 the 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. Remove chicken thighs and set aside, keeping them warm.

Step 3

Select Saute function. Stir together water and cornstarch in a small bowl and add slurry to Instant Pot®. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened and reduced, about 5 minutes. Return chicken thighs to the sauce and toss to coat.