Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken
A delightful and flavorful dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of honey with the tanginess of mustard, featuring tender chicken thighs and a medley of vegetables.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken
- 6 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
Seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
Liquid
- ½ cup water
Garlic
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons stone ground mustard/whole grain mustard (NOT ground mustard powder)
Vegetables
- 1 pound baby potatoes, sliced in halves
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-2 inch pieces
Instructions
- Step 1: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Set your Instant Pot to the ‘Sauté’ function. Add the olive oil and let it heat up. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes.
- Step 3: Remove the chicken and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, scraping down the sides of the pot.
- Step 4: Return the chicken to the pot. Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and stone ground mustard in a mixing bowl, then pour over the chicken with ½ cup of water.
- Step 5: Add halved baby potatoes and sliced carrots around the chicken.
- Step 6: Close the lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ for 12 minutes on high pressure.
- Step 7: Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release, open the lid, and serve the Honey Mustard Chicken.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the honey mustard mixture for a couple of hours before cooking. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of water and stir it in after cooking.