Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

A pressure-cooked honey garlic chicken dish with a glossy, umami-rich sauce that delivers restaurant-quality flavors in under 30 minutes. Tender chicken breasts are perfectly cooked using the natural release method, ensuring juicy, succulent results every time.

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Course: Instant pot

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 320kcal

Author: Eva Stoner

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
1/4 cup honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp sesame oil
Cooking oil (avocado, vegetable, or olive), for searing
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper
2. Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in the Instant Pot on sauté mode and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side
3. Add soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to the Instant Pot
4. Pour 1 cup water or vegetable broth into the pot and lock the lid
5. Cook on high pressure for 9 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes
6. Thicken the sauce by adding cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water to a small bowl while pot is releasing
7. Quick release remaining steam, return saucepan to heat, and bring to simmer until sauce thickens
8. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions

Notes

Scalable for any number of servings - add 2 minutes per additional serving
For extra sweetness: add 1-2 tbsp honey
Leftovers last 4 days refrigerated; store in airtight containers
Serve with steamed rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables

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