Dinner

Instant Pot Honey-Garlic Chicken

Serves 6· Nielson Family· Added Jan 1, 2026
Chicken

Ingredients

6 servings
  • Honey⅓ cup
  • Soy Sauce⅓ cup
  • Garlic · minced3 cloves
  • Ketchup3 tablespoons
  • Sriracha Sauce2 tablespoons
  • Chicken Breast · cut into 1-inch cubes2 pounds
  • Cornstarch¼ cup
  • Vegetable Oil2 tablespoons
  • Chicken Broth¼ cup
  • Green Onions · chopped2
  • Sesame Seeds · or as desired1 teaspoon

Method

  1. 01

    Combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, and sriracha sauce in a bowl; mix well and set aside.

  2. 02

    Place chicken pieces in a large bowl, add cornstarch, and toss to combine.

  3. 03

    Turn on instant pot and select the Saute function. Add oil until hot. Add 1/2 the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken. Pour chicken broth into the empty Instant Pot and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up the brown bits with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pot. Turn Instant Pot off. Return chicken to the pot and pour honey mixture on top. Stir to coat with sauce. -- or saute on stove.

  4. 04

    Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 2 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

  5. 05

    Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve chicken sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds

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