Easy Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Directions

• Ingredient Prep – Set your Instant Pot on Sauté mode and heat the olive oil. Add the chicken thighs and sear until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes per side, infusing them with flavor.
• Mixing Marinade – In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and minced garlic. This blend will create a deep, rich flavor.
• Combining and Cooking – Transfer the chicken to the Instant Pot and cover with the marinade. Allow this to simmer briefly for about 2 minutes, stirring to deglaze the pot which enhances the sauce flavor.
• Pressure Cooking – Lock the Instant Pot lid and set it to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. This fast-cooking method will deeply infuse the chicken with the teriyaki flavors.
• Pressure Release – Allow the pressure to naturally release for up to 15 minutes, ensuring the chicken remains tender and juicy.
• Thickening Sauce – Mix water and cornstarch to form a slurry. Remove the chicken, then return the slurry to the pot. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes, which will give your dish a luxurious, velvety texture.
• Final Touch – Serve the chicken drizzled with the thickened sauce. This final step elevates the dish with a glossy, appealing finish.