Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is a delectable dish that marries sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. This quick recipe features tender chicken coated in a rich honey garlic sauce that elevates any meal to restaurant quality. Serve it over rice, noodles, or alongside fresh vegetables for a satisfying dining experience everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode; add a dash of oil and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add diced chicken; season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken; stir gently to coat.
- Close the lid and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes before manually releasing remaining pressure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option. - Enhance the dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas during cooking.