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4) Honey Soy Sticky Chicken Thighs

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 6)
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce low-sodium optional
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp ketchup or hoisin for deeper flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water slurry
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season thighs with salt and pepper. Use the sauté function on the Instant Pot and brown thighs skin-side down 4–5 minutes; flip and brown 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add oil, garlic, and ginger; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ketchup, and broth, scraping browned bits.
  3. Return thighs to the pot skin-side up. Seal and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release after 5 minutes of natural release.
  4. Remove thighs to a platter. Switch to sauté, whisk in cornstarch slurry, and simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes.
  5. Spoon sauce over thighs and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with rice or steamed veggies.