Instant Pot Asian BBQ Chicken Thighs

A bowl of Asian BBQ Chicken thighs glazed to perfection, served over noodles with broccoli, and garnished with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro. Soy sauce and seasonings are in the background.

Instant Pot Asian BBQ Chicken Thighs

These Instant Pot Asian BBQ Chicken Thighs are an easy weeknight dinner with a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy Asian BBQ sauce. Serve them with noodles, rice, and steamed broccoli for a quick takeout-inspired meal at home.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time5

Servings: servings

Calories: 355kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

8 bone-in chicken thighs
1 cup water
½ 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

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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.

Notes

Topping Ideas:

Fresh scallions, chopped
Parsley or cilantro
Lime wedges
Sesame Seeds

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