Instant Pot Asian BBQ Chicken Thighs
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These Instant Pot Asian BBQ Chicken Thighs with noodles and steamed broccoli is a super easy and quick adaptation of classic takeout chicken. With a sweet and spicy Asian BBQ sauce, it’s wonderfully delicious and cooks in 8 minutes.
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It’s tasty, it’s easy and rather perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Honestly, there is no reason for takeout with recipes like these.
Not only are these chicken thighs perfect for weeknight dinners, they’re also delicious for game days, Friday nights… or anytime you’re craving take-out — but don’t want to go “out.”
What to Serve with Instant Pot Asian BBQ Chicken Thighs
I love to serve these chicken thighs over noodles, which can be soba noodles, thin rice noodles, or as simple as a fettuccini noodle like I’ve done here.
This Asian Noodle Guide explains different noodle options and how to use them.
They can also be served over steamed rice.
How to Make Asian BBQ Chicken Thighs with Noodles and Broccoli
I’ll walk you though the steps I take to get this dinner on the table… quickly. I’m using broccoli, but substitute your favorite vegetable and noodles.
Step 1: Make the Sauce and Noodles
I begin by making the Asian BBQ sauce. The only prep required in the sauce is grating fresh ginger.
At the same time, I begin to make the noodles, according to package instructions. It takes a while for the water to boil, so I like to get it started as soon as possible.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
Place the chicken thighs into the pressure cooker insert and pour the sauce over the top.
Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes and quickly release the pressure once they’re done.
Step 3: Boil the Noodles
Cook the noodles according to package instructions. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets to the pasta water. They will both be done at the same time.
Preheat the oven broiler and line a baking sheet with foil.
Step 4: Thicken the Asian BBQ Sauce
Once the chicken is cooked, transfer the thighs to the prepared foiled-lined baking sheet and turn the Instant Pot off. Broil the chicken for 3 minutes or until they are browned and crispy.
Meanwhile, whisk the water and cornstarch together to make a slurry. Turn on the pressure cooker sauté function and stir the slurry into the remaining sauce. Bring to a boil and stir until thickened.
How to Plate Asian BBQ Chicken Thighs
I like to begin with a layer of noodles, followed by broccoli and crispy chicken thighs. Sprinkle chopped scallions, parsley or cilantro, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds over the top.
Add a wedge of lime on the side.
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Instant Pot Asian BBQ Chicken Thighs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Make the sauce: Combine water, hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chili sauce; mix well and set aside.
- Place the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot and pour the sauce over the top. Cover and turn the valve to "sealing." Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Quickly release the pressure.
- While the chicken cooks, preheat the oven broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. Once cooked, remove chicken from the Instant Pot and transfer to the sheet pan. Broil for 3 minutes on each side or until crispy.
- While the chicken is broiling, turn the Instant Pot to the saute function. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Sprinkle chicken with fresh scallions, parsley, or cilantro and serve over noodles or rice.
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Notes
Topping Ideas:
- Fresh scallions, chopped
- Parsley or cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Sesame Seeds
Nutrition
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Fantastic sauce! My husband and I loved it exactly as written. Add or subtract chili sauce to adjust heat of sauce or use adjust how much sauce you use on the veggies and noodles. I love how the broiling at the end finishes the chicken beautifully, brings out its best flavors, and allows you to adjust cook time for individual thighs that are thicker than the others. This will become a monthly staple. Delicious and easy!
Easy good recipe!