A good, saucy chicken recipe is one of my favorite things in life. But one that’s sweet and tangy with just a bit of spice, like this Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken? My love language. I will almost take a plate of this over cake. Almost. This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is so easy, it’s become a staple here on busy nights! The chicken comes out so moist, and cooks so quickly (hands off, too!), there’s pretty much no reason to make honey garlic chicken any other way. If you’re looking for simple, all-purpose Instant Pot chicken recipes for batch cooking, check out my Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breast recipe or this Instant Pot Shredded Chicken.
How to make Honey Garlic Chicken in the Instant Pot:
I have updated this recipe since originally posting. Originally, I cubed the chicken and cooked in broth, then added in the sauce on saute afterwards. But I decided to try cooking the chicken breasts whole, and throwing the sauce right in. It worked perfectly, and the chicken was even juicier than when it was cooked in cubes. It shredded easily, and there is almost no work at the end of the cook time. Here are a few tips to see best results:
What’s the best chicken to use in this Instant Pot chicken recipe?
You can really use any type of chicken in this recipe, you will just have to vary the cook time according to whichever you choose. I prefer boneless, skinless cuts of meat because they are easy to prepare and cook. Chicken thighs will always be more moist and juicy than chicken breasts, but we have chicken breasts more often as they are inexpensive to purchase frozen. If you choose to use bone-in chicken thighs, you will cook them for the same amount of time and you may want to broil them for a few minutes in the oven if you intend to eat the skin. If you choose bone-in chicken breasts, you will want to add 3-4 minutes to the cook time. I don’t find that the skin is necessary to keep chicken moist in the Instant Pot, so I opt for boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts.
Variations on this Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken:
This recipe is naturally dairy and gluten free, but be sure to check all of your labels before using. Be sure to look for gluten-free soy sauce in particular. Add in veggies! This is a great recipe to turn into a stir fry. Add broccoli, snap peas, mushrooms or carrot matchsticks (or all of the above) at the end when cooking your sauce, then add your chicken back in for a full meal deal. Obviously, you could use a store bought honey garlic sauce and pour it over after, but honestly? This sauce is so easy there’s no need!
More Instant Pot Chicken Recipes:
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos Creamy Garlic Instant Pot Chicken Thighs 21+ Instant Pot Chicken Recipes Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta
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