Description
Instant Pot Sticky Korean Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet and savory glaze, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. This quick and easy recipe delivers bold flavors in just one pot, allowing you to enjoy delicious comfort food without the fuss. Serve it over rice or noodles and watch everyone gather around the table for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add a splash of oil and heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs to the pot and brown on each side for 3-4 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar until smooth. Pour over chicken.
- Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Ensure the vent is sealed.
- After cooking, perform a quick release of steam.
- Stir in sesame oil; thicken sauce if desired using sauté mode.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg