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Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs (Instapot)

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • cups ½Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • cups ½Water
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs, Boneless/Skinless

Instructions

  1. **Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 4 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**
  2. Mix salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, chili powder, paprika and garlic powder together and set aside.
  3. Mix honey, cider vinegar and water. Set aside.
  4. Untuck the chicken thighs so they lie flat.
  5. Cover all sides in seasoning and place the chicken in the inner pot.
  6. Pour the honey mixture over the chicken.
  7. Lock the lid in place and seal the steam nozzle.
  8. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
  9. Natural release for 5 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure.
  10. Serve the chicken with the excess glaze.

Recipe Notes

Freeze For Later

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later 

  1. Mix salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, chili powder, paprika and garlic powder together and set aside.
  2. Mix honey, cider vinegar and water. Set aside.
  3. Untuck the chicken thighs so they lie flat.
  4. Cover all sides in seasoning and divide the chicken among the indicated number of freezer containers.
  5. Pour the honey mixture over the chicken.
  6. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Prep from frozen
  2. **Depending on your container size/shape and your serving size, you may need to adjust cooking times given as it is based on 4 servings frozen in a 64 ounce container.**
  3. Place the frozen contents inside the inner pot.
  4. Saute for 5 minutes.
  5. Lock the lid in place and seal the steam nozzle.
  6. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
  7. Natural release for 5 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure.
  8. Serve the chicken with the excess glaze.