Description
Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function to preheat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, garlic, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Add olive oil to the pot and sear chicken thighs for 2–3 minutes on each side until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- Pour a splash of broth into the pot to deglaze, scraping up the brown bits. Return chicken to the pot and pour sauce over it.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Remove chicken and set aside. Switch to sauté mode and simmer sauce until thickened, adding cornstarch slurry if desired.
- Serve chicken with sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use natural release for 5 minutes for best tenderness.
- Double the sauce if serving with rice or bread.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for a pop of color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: instant pot chicken, honey mustard chicken, quick chicken dinner, easy chicken recipe, pressure cooker chicken