Instant Pot Sticky Chicken

Instant pot chicken breast recipes are so simple and totally delicious. This recipe for instant pot sticky chicken is deliciously sweet and covered in a mouth watering sauce and a great instant pot recipes beginners too! Let me start by saying I am in love with my instant pot. It gets dinner done in no time and everything always comes out juicy and tender, this instant pot chicken breast recipes is one of them! Perfectly sweet and sticky and better than takeout. This recipe makes itself, no babysitting required!

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 940 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 pounds - chicken thighs
¼ cup - water
¾ cup - brown sugar
¼ cup - soy sauce
2 tablespoons - fresh ginger
4 cloves - fresh garlic
½ tsp - cayenne
¼ cup - tomato paste

Instructions

Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce , ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
Add chicken to bowl and toss to coat.
Place chicken in a single layer in the pot and add the remaining marinade and water to the pot.
Cover and lock the lid.
Cook on manual setting/high pressure for 15 minutes.
Allow to naturally release for 5 minutes, the quick release any remaining pressure.
While chicken is cooking, combine remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, soy sauce and tomato paste in a small bowl.
Preheat the broiler.
When chicken is done, place in a single layer on a baking sheet and brush with a generous coating of sauce.
Broil for about 5 minutes or until chicken is slightly crisp.
Keep a close watch on the chicken as it may burn quickly.

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