Yield: 6 servings
Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken
Prep Time
5 minutes
Active Time
20 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
From start to finish, this easy Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe is ready in under 30 minutes! Packed with flavor, it's faster than going to the mall to pick up a plate of this dish!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- ½ cup apple juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In the bottom of your instant pot, start adding your ingredients. Apple juice, broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, honey, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh garlic, and ginger. Use a whisk and mix it really good. Place your fresh or frozen chicken into the instant pot, making sure if's coated in the bourbon mixture.
- Secure the lid to your pressure cooker, and turn the release valve on top to sealing. Turn on the Instant Pot and press manual (or pressure cook) on high. Set the timer for 12 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to build and cook. While it's cooking, mix your cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
- Once the chicken is done cooking, allow it to naturally release for 5 minutes. Then do a quick release.
- Remove your chicken from the instant pot and place it on a cutting board. Dice into bite sized pieces.
- Turn your pressure cooker to saute and slowly add in the cornstarch mixture. Using your whisk, mix continuously until thickened. This takes about two minutes! Turn pressure cooker off and return chicken to the sauce. Top with green onions and enjoy!
Notes
- Want a rich bourbon sauce? Swap out the chicken broth for your favorite bourbon.
- A convenient alternative to fresh grated garlic and ginger is the frozen variations of these ingredients. Freezing preserves the ingredients’ peak flavor, so you’ll get the best taste possible without all the prep.
- You could use teriyaki sauce if you don’t have soy sauce. Teriyaki includes the same ingredients as soy sauce, plus some sugar. This swap could lead to a slightly sweeter sauce, but you can tweak the brown sugar to your liking. Coconut aminos is another great alternative.
- No Instant Pot? No problem. Try our slow cooker bourbon chicken recipe instead!
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 375Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 1027mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 38g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.