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Home » Instant Pot » Best Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Best Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

published on June 28, 2020 | updated on February 16, 2021

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Looking for a super easy dinner idea? Why not try this Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken? The chicken turns out so juicy, tender, sweet and savory at the same time. And it’s amazingly delicious with the simple honey garlic sauce. It’s a dump and start recipe, very flavorful, and cooked in the Instant Pot in less than 20 minutes!

This recipe is perfect for beginners.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken in a bowl, served over jasmine rice, and green beans on the side

Using the Instant Pot to make Honey Garlic Chicken not only saves time, but it’s super convenient. I mean, dump all of the ingredients in the pot and press on start! It’s that easy! Plus, it’s just one pot to wash, and you don’t have to babysit the Pot.

The end result is packed with flavor. And because it is SO easy, you won’t be making this recipe using any other cooking method. As a matter of fact, this is true for all the recipes that I make using my Instant Pot, such as this Instant Pot chicken fajita pasta, Instant Pot shrimp fajitas, Instant Pot chicken fajitas and Instant Pot steak fajitas. Moreover, I love cooking the lemon garlic chicken in the Instant Pot too.

How to Make Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken?

To make this simple and delicious recipe you will need an Instant Pot (obviously!). This is my favorite Instant Pot that I love and use every single day.

You also need the following simple ingredients

Ingredients for Instant Pot honey garlic chicken

The Directions

  • Add all of the ingredients to the Instant Pot. Give them a quick mix and cover with the lid.
  • Pressure cook for 3 minutes (yes that is enough time to cook cubed chicken).
  • Do a quick release, thicken the sauce, and you’re done!
Steps to cook honey garlic chicken breast recipe in the Instant Pot

How to Thicken the Sauce

Press on SAUTE, and once the sauce starts bubbling add the cornstarch mixed with water, and whisk until the sauce is thickened (it thickens very quickly).

honey garlic chicken served with garlic green beans

Serve the chicken over rice and Garlic Green Beans on the side to make a complete meal. I used jasmine rice but feel free to use the type of rice that you prefer. Garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds and enjoy!

Storing Tips

If you have any leftovers, you can store them in the fridge to enjoy later. Just place in an airtight food container and consume within 3 to 5 days.

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How long do you cook chicken tenders on the grill?

Cook chicken tenders for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they turn out golden brown and are cooked through. The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should register at 165°F (75°C) when it’s ready.

How do you keep chicken tenders from drying out on the grill?

Cook chicken at room temperature and allow it to thaw completely if it was frozen. Also, do not overcook it; about 3 – 4 minutes of grilling on each side should be enough. And make sure that the grill is at the right temperature (between 370°F/187°C and 400°F/204°C). This prevents it from drying out on the grill.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is juicy, tender, sweet and savoury dish with amazingly delicious honey and garlic sauce. It is a dump and start recipe that's ready in less than 20 minutes!
5 from 34 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 292kcal
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Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Sauce

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts cubed into bite-size or 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup water

To Thicken the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

For Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon green onion chopped – for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the chicken to the Instant Pot, followed by soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, and water. Give the ingredients a quick mix.
  • Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 3 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 7-10 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking. When the cooking program ends, quickly release the steam.

To Thicken the Sauce

  • Press on SAUTE, and once the sauce comes to a boil add the cornstarch mixed with water. Whisk until the sauce is thickened (it thickens very quickly). Serve over rice, and garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.

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Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the sauce.
  • Soy sauce can be replaced with tamari sauce, or coconut aminos (which is a vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free alternative to soy sauce but a bit sweeter and lower in sodium). 
  • For extra sweetness, add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
  • Serve over jasmine rice, and green beans on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Maggie Dennis

    May 12, 2021 at 1:55 am

    5 stars
    This is so easy in the IP and I cooked my Jasmin rice in a bowl on the trivet at the same time, will be a regular from now ..

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