Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Quick and easy chicken recipe that the kids like! 

INSTANT POT HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN (~from diethood.com)

Ingredients

·        1/3 cup honey

·        4 cloves garlic, minced

·        1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce (see notes for alternatives)

·        1/2 cup no salt ketchup

·        1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

·        2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

·        1 tablespoon sesame seed oil

·        4 to 6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (used boneless chicken thigh, and I cut them into strips)

·        salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

·        1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

·        sliced green onions, for garnish

Directions

1.      In a small mixing bowl combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, oregano and parsley; mix until well combined and set aside.

2.      Heat the Instant Pot in sauté mode.

3.      Add sesame oil to the pot.

4.      Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; arrange in the instant pot and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

5.      Add the prepared honey garlic sauce to the pot; cover and lock the lid.

6.      Cook in poultry mode for 20 minutes.

7.      Turn off the pot and allow it to release the pressure, about 5 minutes.

8.      Transfer chicken to a serving plate and spoon the sauce over the chicken.

9.      Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.

Serve.