How to Make Instant Pot Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

This Instant Pot Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thighs recipe is perfect for those nights when you want a flavorful and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of sweet and spicy flavors will have your taste buds dancing with delight, and the tender, juicy chicken thighs will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.

Using an Instant Pot to cook this dish not only saves time, but it also infuses the chicken with intense flavor, making it a perfect weeknigh...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, and pepper together in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add chicken thighs and turn to coat with sauce. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer chicken thighs to a plate and keep warm.
  • Select Sauté function. Stir together water and cornstarch in a small bowl; add to the pot. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened and reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken thighs to the pot and toss to coat in hot sauce.
  • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 1097mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 322mg