This Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Thighs recipe offers a quick and delicious meal with tender chicken thighs coated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 50 g brown sugar
- 4 chicken thighs
- 30 ml cold water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 60 ml honey
- 120 ml soy sauce
- 120 ml water
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Step 2
Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot and pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
Step 3
Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Once the cooking time is up, do a natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
Step 5
Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and set aside.
Step 6
Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
Step 7
Add the slurry to the sauce in the pot and stir until the sauce thickens.
Step 8
Return chicken thighs to the pot and coat them with the thickened sauce.
Step 9
Serve the chicken thighs with your choice of side, such as rice or vegetables.