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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice

    Published: September 13, 2020 / Updated: March 31, 2024 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice

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    Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

    Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice is a flavorful, easy dinner for busy weeknights. The electric pressure cooker makes this family-friendly meal a breeze!

    closeup plate of instant pot honey garlic chicken and rice

    School starts for our kids tomorrow. We're dealing with statewide wildfires and the #1 city with the worst air quality in the world. Crazy weeks call for fast, easy, delicious dinners!

    Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

    two plates of Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

    This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice is an easy, fast dinner. I love how this family-friendly dish comes together quickly thanks to your electric pressure cooker or multi-cooker.

    It's sweet with honey, has a bit of spice thanks to the garlic, and the chicken is coated with a umami bomb sauce.

    Ingredients you need to make Instant Pot honey garlic chicken and rice

    ingredients for Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

    Sesame oil - Sesame oil adds a rich flavor to the base of the dish. If you don't have sesame oil, you can use olive oil or avocado oil.

    Chicken breast - You can use chicken breasts or chicken breast tenderloins, as long as they are cut into similar size pieces.

    Garlic - I use 4 cloves, but you can use less if you prefer.

    Soy Sauce - use whatever soy sauce you have on hand. If you are avoiding soy or gluten, you can use coconut aminos like I do. The flavor is very similar (and I actually like coconut aminos better than most soy sauce).

    Honey - The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons, which creates a sweet honey soy garlic sauce.

    Apple Cider Vinegar - this adds a nice additional layer of flavor to the sauce. However, you can substitute white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar. If you do this, I would suggest adding another teaspoon of soy sauce for more flavor.

    Sesame seeds and green onions - these are optional but truly complete this dish.

    Jasmine rice

    Exact measurements of ingredients and instructions are in the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this post. Here are some helpful tips to guide you as you make this recipe.

    How do you make this easy chicken dinner in the Instant Pot?

    This recipe is easy to make and comes together quickly, thanks to the Instant Pot or other multi-cooker.

    Start by pouring sesame oil into the bottom of the Instant Pot insert.

    In one bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar. Set aside.

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    • chicken and garlic cooking in the instant pot

    Add chicken and garlic to the pot. Pour the liquid broth mixture over the chicken and use a spoon to spread the chicken out evenly across the bottom of the pan.

    Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal it. Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK on the Instant Pot and set it on high for 8 minutes.

    While the chicken is cooking, create a thickening slurry by whisking together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Set this aside.

    At the end of the countdown time on your Instant Pot, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes (AKA natural release). Then after those 10 minutes, turn the knob to quick release.

    When the pin drops, carefully open the lid. Pour in the cornstarch water slurry, turn the Instant Pot to SAUTE setting, and mix the slurry into the sauce and over the chicken. Keep stirring and allow the sauce to thick for about 2-3 minutes.

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    Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

    How do you serve this Instant Pot dinner?

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    We love this chicken dish served over a heaping serving of jasmine rice.

    You can also serve this with lightly sauced ramen noodles for a warm, comforting dish.

    Or, refrigerate the chicken after it's cooked. Then serve it as a cold noodle dish with cooked and chilled rice noodles.

    What wine pairs with Instant Pot honey garlic chicken and rice?

    plate of Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken and rice with glass of white wine

    Just like with teriyaki sauce, I love a good Sauvignon Blanc with honey garlic sauce. The dry, herbaceous, grass-like qualities in a Sauvignon Blanc complement the ginger and soy sauce.

    This dish would also pair well with a fine dry Fino Sherry.

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    Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice

    5 from 10 votes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Chicken cooks up quickly and easily in a sweet honey garlic sauce. Serve this delicious family dinner with rice or noodles.
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 367kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 4-5 chicken breast filets, cut into cubes
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • 3 tablespoons honey
    • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • sesame seeds (optional)
    • green onions, sliced (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Pour sesame oil into the bottom of the Instant Pot insert and spread out so it covers the bottom of the pot.
    • In a medium or large bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
    • Add chicken and garlic to the pot. Pour the liquid broth mixture over the chicken and use a spoon to spread the chicken out evenly across the bottom of the pan.
    • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal it. Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK on the Instant Pot and set it on high for 8 minutes.
    • While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Set aside.
    • At the end of the countdown time on your Instant Pot, allow for natural release for 10 minutes, then turn to quick release.
    • When the pin drops, carefully open the lid. Pour in the cornstarch water slurry, turn the Instant Pot to SAUTE setting, and mix the slurry into the sauce and over the chicken. Keep stirring and allow the sauce to thick for about 2-3 minutes.
    • Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

    Notes

    Prep tip: Cut the chicken pieces into similarly sized cubes. This helps ensure even cooking in all pieces.
    Storage tip: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to two months.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1418mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Carolyn says

        December 17, 2020 at 7:13 pm

        5 stars
        Fantastic! My daughter and I loved it! Served it with broccoli and spring rolls. Delicious!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          December 18, 2020 at 4:49 pm

          5 stars
          So happy to hear you & your daughter loved it, Carolyn!

      2. Angela says

        September 14, 2020 at 5:12 pm

        5 stars
        My new favorite instant pot recipe! Love this chicken. It was so good and my kids gobbled it up. YUM!

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      3. Irina says

        September 14, 2020 at 5:02 pm

        5 stars
        I am falling in love with this chicken recipe. Even the title of the recipe makes my mouth watering. I am making it tonight!

        Reply
      4. Amy says

        September 14, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        5 stars
        Yum, love that flavourful sauce, looks so delicious!

        Reply
      5. Dannii says

        September 14, 2020 at 3:56 pm

        5 stars
        We usually do this in the slow cooker, but I am going to have to try this in the instant pot. Great idea!

        Reply
      6. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

        September 14, 2020 at 3:49 pm

        5 stars
        What a delicious dinner and I love that you can make it so quickly and easily!

        Reply
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