Learn how to make Instant Pot Chicken Thighs with a sticky honey soy sauce. Instant Pot Honey Soy Chicken Thighs recipe uses bone in or boneless chicken thighs, a handful of ingredients, 5 minute prep, and can be served in less than 30 minutes!
For serving (optional):cooked rice, crushed red pepper, sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions:
Place chicken thighs in the bottom of instant pot liner. Whisk together ketchup, honey, soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and garlic. Pour sauce over chicken and stir briefly to coat chicken.
Place lid on and make sure valve is in SEALED position. Cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes. For intact chicken thighs, quick release pressure after cooking time. For shredded chicken, allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
Remove chicken to a serving platter. If desired, shred with 2 forks. Cover chicken with foil to keep warm.
Press SAUTE on pressure cooker. Whisk together cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water. Slowly pour into sauce while stirring. Simmer and stir for 1 minute, or until sauce thickens. Pour sauce over chicken. Serve with (optional) rice, crushed red pepper, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.
Slow Cooker Directions:
Place chicken thighs in bottom of crockpot. Whisk together ingredients and pour over chicken, mixing to combine.
Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.
In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and remaining water together. Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker. Cook for 30 minutes - 1 more hour, or until sauce has just thickened. Serve with (optional) rice, crushed red pepper, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.
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Frozen Chicken Thighs - 12 minutes, quick release pressure. NOTE: Chicken shouldn't be frozen together in one mass.
Shredded chicken thighs - For shredded chicken let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then let out any remaining pressure.
Chicken Breasts - 13 minutes, quick release pressure. NOTE: If using large or frozen chicken breasts and 2 minutes to cooking time.
How to Serve Honey Garlic Soy Chicken Thighs
If you are a fan of make ahead meal prep, the sauce may be mixed together up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in a airtight container.
With Rice - Prepare rice ahead of time or while chicken is cooking. I love taste of jasmine rice with asian style chicken, but any preferred rice will work.
On Buns - After the cooking time ends, leave the chicken in the Instant Pot for pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes. Remove and shred with 2 forks then add back to the thickened sauce. Serve on buns with Asian Slaw on top.