Best Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Recipes

INSTANT POT® TERIYAKI CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour in olive oil and warm until hot. Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl for the marinade. Pour marinade over chicken thighs in the pot and bring to a simmer; cook for 2 minutes and scrape browned bits off bottom of pot. Turn off Saute mode. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Stir cold water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Remove chicken thighs from Instant Pot® and transfer to a plate.
• Select Saute function. Pour cornstarch mixture into the remaining sauce in the pot. Cook until sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off Saute mode. Pour some of the sauce over teriyaki thighs and serve.

INSTANT POT® SPICY TERIYAKI CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add oil, and select Saute function. Add chicken and cook just until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Cancel Saute function.
• Whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, Sriracha, brown sugar, garlic, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch together in a bowl. Pour sauce over the chicken in the pot.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 14 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Remove chicken to a plate. Turn on Saute function and whisk remaining cornstarch into the pot. Allow to bubble until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Cancel Saute function and put chicken back in the pot to coat in sauce.