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Home / Recipes / Main Courses / Chicken / Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken [Pressure Cooker]

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken [Pressure Cooker]

February 26, 2016 By Jill Selkowitz / 3 Comments Updated April 21, 2020 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick weeknight meal that can be on your table, including a side of rice and veggies, in less than 30 minutes.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

I think I have eight slow cookers….really. I’ve been known to use them all at once.

I love my slow cookers and haven’t been able to part with them yet but I am converting recipes to be used in the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker.

This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is a favorite of my friend, Ellen, who asked me to convert this for her Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker.

 

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

I’m a big fan of Sambal Oelek Chili Paste, but you can use another brand or even Sriracha, it’s the same company.

 

 

Combine Ingredients in Cooking pot

Combine Ingredients in Cooking pot

As a liquid measuring cup is needed anyway, I like to use a one a bit larger and use it to whisk up the honey garlic sauce and use Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups. My very favorite whisk which is a Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk. I use this whisk in almost every recipe; it is THAT good.

 

Add Coated Chicken To SauceAdd Coated Chicken To Sauce

Add Coated Chicken To Sauce

With my potato starch method, there is no need to make a slurry after pressure cooking.

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  • Why Use Potato Starch?
  • Potato Starch Coating on Chicken Instead of Slurry
  • Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Why Use Potato Starch?

  • Potato starch is a wonderful way to ensure that your meat says nice and juicy during pressure cooking.
  • For searing or browning the meat, a coating of potato starch really helps to seal in the juices. It also helps as you will know when the chicken skin is perfectly sealed as the chicken will release from the bottom of the pot.

Potato Starch Coating on Chicken Instead of Slurry

  • When using the pressure cooker, more liquid than normal is needed, so the sauce often times needs to be thickened. With my method, the starch on the meat adheres to the meat nicely and allows the pot to come up to pressure with the little amount of liquid in the pot. As the release of the potato starch is slow, you will not get a burn notice.
  • As the meat cooks and releases liquid, it also releases the starch and therefore thickens the sauce without gumming up.
  • Best of all, with the nice and thickened sauce, you don’t have to worry about making a starch slurry after pressure cooking.

Pro Tip: Coating beef, pork of chicken with potato starch before cooking under pressure, ensures extra juicy meat. It also saves you the step of having to make a slurry to thicken the liquid in the pot.

 

 

Place Pan on Top of Trivet

Place Pan on Top of Trivet

If you would like to cook your rice at the same time and in the same pot with your Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken, please check out my Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot In Pot Rice recipe for step by step instructions.

Turn this Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken recipe into a one pot meal!

You will just need these two accessories. One stainless steel flat bottomed insert pan or stainless steel flat bottomed insert pan and a Stainless Steel Tall Legged Trivet/Steamer Rack.

You are ready to lock on the lid and cook your entire dinner in ONE pot at the same time!!!

 

Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot In Pot Rice

Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot In Pot Rice

Open the pot and remove the Pan of rice. Place the lid on top of the rice to allow it to continue to steam and finish the cooking process.

After removing the chicken from the pot, the sauce should be perfect. If you want it more sticky and thicker, just simmer until you are happy.

Continue mixing until your Sauce becomes a bit thick and a bit sticky. It will only take a minute or two.

 

 

Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Make it a Chinese Take-Out night and offer up some Chinese Take-out Beef and Broccoli, Orange Chicken and Fried Rice.

If you don’t want to cook your rice with the Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken, you can make it in a separate pot, using this recipe, Pressure Cooker White Rice. Alternatively, if you are cooking for a crowd and need a larger portion of rice, using the “Pot In Pot” method, try my Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot In Pot Rice.

More Asian Recipes to Make:

  • One Pot Pressure Cooker Chinese Orange Pepper Chicken & Rice
  •  Pressure Cooker Chinese Take-Out Beef & Broccoli
  • Pressure Cooker Healthy Inside Out Egg Rolls
  • Pressure Cooker Chinese Simmered Chicken [Instant Pot]

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  • J.A. Henckels Classic 8 inch Chef’s Knife
  • Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
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  • Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk – a MUST have, probably my most used utensil
  • My FANTASTIC Teak Cutting & Charcuterie Board
  • Ekovana Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Stackable Pans Set
  • Stainless Steel Tall/Short Trivet & Egg Cooker Set

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Here is your handy printable recipe:

Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Boneless/Skinless Chicken Thighs fat removed
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Sambal Oelek Ground Chili Paste
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce, Low Sodium
  • 3/4 cup Ketchup
  • 3/4 cup Clover Honey
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Potato Starch

Rice

  • 2 "rice" cups Jasmine Rice
  • 2 cups Fresh Water
US Customary - Metric

Recommended Products

Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
J.A. Henckels Classic 8 inch Chef's Knife
Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk
Liquid Measuring Cup Set
Ekovana Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Stackable Pans Set
High Heat Resistant Spatula

Instructions

  • Rinse rice until the water runs clear and set aside.
  • Add water, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, chili paste and garlic to the Pressure Cooker cooking pot and stir to combine. 
  • Dredge chicken in potato starch, so all pieces are completely coated.
  • Shake off excess starch from each piece of chicken and place chicken into Instant Pot pressure cooker.
  • If making the rice at the same time, place stainless steel trivet into pot and place rice pan of rinsed rise on to the trivet.
  • Pour two cups of fresh water in with the rice and cover (if you have the lid with the steam holes, otherwise, don't worry about covering).
  • Lock on lid and close Pressure Valve.  Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes. 
  • When Beep is heard, allow a 10 minute Natural Pressure Release.
  • Remove lid and remove bowl of rice and trivet.  Set rice aside to finish steaming.
  • Select Sauté or Browning and simmer, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Serve over rice
  • Remove chicken to a serving platter.
  • If needed, Sauté or Browning and simmer the sauce until thickened.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with chopped scallions.

Notes

Whole cut up chicken or boneless skinless chicken can be used. All light meat or all dark meat can be used.
A "rice" cup is the little plastic cup which comes with multi-cookers, pressure cookers and rice cookers. It is simply a cup (not a unit of measurement) used to measure raw rice. It is not a proper dry measuring cup. A "rice" cup measures similarly to a 3/4 dry measuring cup.

Cooking Variations.

  • Boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cook 3 minutes.
  • Bone in/skin on chicken breasts, cook 6 minutes.
  • Bone in/skin on chicken thighs, cook 7 minutes.
  • 10 minute natural pressure release for all types.
Try using chicken broth instead of water in the pan with the raw rice. It takes this recipe up another notch.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 161mg54%
Sodium 1176mg51%
Potassium 576mg16%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 305IU6%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Hi, I'm Jill. I'm a mom to Tonkinese cats and enjoy sharing restaurant quality meals, easily made at home. With my easy step by step photos and directions, new cooks will be able to follow along and cook like rock stars.

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  1. Lori says

    August 21, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    My kids loved this recipe.. My only question is do I have to adjust the liquid because the “burn” signal kept appearing on and off..I have a instant duo series..
    Thanks for all your hard work.. I’m looking forward to buying your cookbook soon too.

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  2. Cheryl says

    December 5, 2017 at 7:25 am

    5 stars
    I made this tonight. Very tasty. I found this very easy to make because it had nothing to brown or coat. Since making This Old Gal’s recipes Potatoe Starch is now a staple in my house, which I like much better than cornstarch that can also be used.

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  3. Morgan says

    September 9, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    I’d love to make this, but I don’t have potato starch on hand. I’m not familiar with this ingredient. Is it vital, or could the sauce be thickened with cornstarch, or flour even? Thank you so much for your recipes.

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