30-60 min4 servingsAmerican

Honey Bourbon Chicken

By Chop Secrets

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4 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Honey Bourbon Chicken
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp garlic
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Water

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine the Sauce ingredients in the Instant Pot.
  2. Nestle the chicken thighs in the sauce in one layer, turning once to coat.
  3. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  4. Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 15 minutes.
  5. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  6. Remove chicken and dice.
  7. Meanwhile, mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl, then add it to the sauce and cook 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  8. Return chicken to pot and warm though. Serve over noodles or rice.

Notes

*The Manual and Pressure Cook buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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