Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
This honey mustard chicken is effortlessly prepared in the Instant Pot with minimal ingredients, making it an excellent choice for hectic weeknight meals.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- ½ cup water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons whole grain or stone-ground mustard not mustard powder
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 pound 450g baby potatoes, halved
- 3 carrots peeled and cut into 1–2 inch segments
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Select the SAUTE function on the Instant Pot, heat the oil, and season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place the chicken skin-side down and sear until well browned.
- Pour in the water to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Turn off the SAUTE function.
- Stir in the garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, and whole grain mustard. Add the halved potatoes and sliced carrots to the pot.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, then secure the lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
- Choose the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK setting on high pressure and cook for 8 minutes.
- Once the cooking cycle ends, perform a quick release of the pressure. Open the lid carefully and check for doneness.
- For a thicker sauce, use the SAUTE setting to reduce the liquid slightly. Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken thighs. Boneless thighs require 6 minutes, medium thighs 8 minutes, and large thighs 10 minutes. For larger cuts, keep potato pieces larger to prevent them from overcooking.
- Browning the chicken thoroughly during the SAUTE step enhances the flavor and reduces the required pressure cooking time.