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pressure cooker honey garlic chicken

20-Minute Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Miracle


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A quick and flavorful chicken dish cooked in a pressure cooker with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Turn the pressure cooker to sauté mode and heat olive oil.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add honey, soy sauce, water, black pepper, and onion powder. Stir well.
  4. Place chicken fillets in the sauce, ensuring they are coated.
  5. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  6. Release pressure naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release.
  7. Remove chicken and optionally thicken the sauce with cornstarch.
  8. Serve hot over rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • Adjust honey and soy sauce to taste.
  • For extra spice, add red pepper flakes.
  • Works with chicken thighs—adjust cooking time to 10 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: pressure cooker, honey garlic chicken, quick dinner