HONEY SESAME INSTANT POT CHICKEN THIGHS

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Honey Sesame Instant Pot Chicken Thighs are super easy, tender, and flavorful making for one of the best instant pot chicken recipes ever!  This chicken is smothered in a sweet and savory honey sesame garlic sauce that is out of this world and perfect over rice!

You guys, I’m in love with this chicken!  This recipe came about for several reasons, but, the first is that we absolutely adore chicken thighs and I had been wanting to give them a try in my Instant Pot!

Second, I was craving some really good sesame chicken.  Takeout sesame chicken is good, don’t get me wrong.  But, I knew I could do better.  I’m happy to report that the honey sesame garlic sauce on this chicken is the perfect combination of savory and sweet.  Addicting to say the least!

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds Chicken Thighs
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 Teaspoons Sesame Oil Divided
• 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
• 1/2 Cup Soy Sauce
• 1/3 Cup Honey
• 2 Tablespoons Ketchup
• 1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
• Sesame Seeds
• Green Onion, Chopped
• Rice, For Serving

Instructions

1. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add the olive oil and 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil to the instant pot and turn to saute.
3. .................................

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