This is a tasty recipe with quick preparation. Instant pot honey mustard chicken is cooked 8 minutes under pressure and the result is well worth it. Flavorful instant pot chicken thighs that fall easily apart.
There is plenty of sauce for everyone. Because of its quick preparation, this instant pot honey mustard chicken is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
How to make honey mustard chicken in instant pot
Season the thighs with salt, pepper and thyme. Press the SAUTE function on your instant pot and brown them for about 2 minutes per side. They don’t have to be very brown. The important thing is to lock all the juices in.
When done, take them out and add the pressed garlic into the pot. Saute this for about a minute or until the garlic releases its flavor and aroma. Make sure you don’t burn the garlic. If you do, it can affect the overall taste of this instant pot honey mustard chicken.
Deglaze the pot with stock. When done, add mustard and honey and whisk this until well blended. Put the thighs back in and cover with lid.
Turn the steam release valve to sealing position and cook under pressure for 8 minutes. When ready, wait at least 5 minutes before releasing the pressure manually.
After this time, instant pot honey mustard chicken will be falling off the bone and the meat will be flavorful and juicy.
To make the sauce creamier, I like adding half and half.
Thickening the sauce
I used 1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of cold water. Before I added this to the sauce, I tempered it – this means that I added about 2-3 tablespoons of the sauce to the cornstarch and stirred it well. Only then, I added it to the sauce.
What to serve with honey mustard chicken?
Rice is my favorite side for this dish but you can make what you like. Orzo, potatoes, pasta or couscous.
Here are some more easy instant pot recipes for your inspiration:
Top tips
- Chicken – thighs are my favorite part of chicken. They always stay juicy and that is why I love cooking with them. You can use skinless, boneless, skin-on or bone-in.
- Mustard – I used classic mustard to make this pressure cooker honey mustard chicken.
- Chicken stock can be substituted with broth (vegetable will also work). I have a recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Stock on the blog, if you are interested. Stock cubes are also a great alternative. Just remember to use just enough for 1 cup of water.
Watch how to make instant pot honey mustard chicken
Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds/900 grams in total, bone-in)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to your taste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil , see note 2
- 4 garlic cloves (pressed/minced)
- 1 cup chicken stock , see note 3
- ½ cup mustard (120 grams)
- ¼ cup honey (80 grams)
- ½ cup half and half (120 milliliters), see notes 4 & 5
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Instructions
- Season the thighs with salt, pepper and thyme. Press SAUTE function on your instant pot and pour the oil in. When hot, add the thighs and brown on both sides (about 2 mins per side). Take them out.
- Add in pressed garlic and sauté for about a minute, stirring constantly.
- Deglaze the pot with stock. Turn off the SAUTE function. Add mustard and honey and whisk until well blended. Place the chicken thighs back in and lock the lid into its position.
- Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK (both programs are for pressure cooking). Adjust the time to 8 minutes.
- When the time is up, wait 5-10 minutes before manually releasing the pressure (carefully turn the steam release valve to VENTING).
- Take out the chicken, press the SAUTE button and pour in half and half. Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tbsp of water and add some of the sauce to this mixture. Now slowly pour the mixture into an instant pot, while stirring constantly until it thickens. Turn off the heat and let simmer for about a minute or two.
- Place the chicken back in and serve with rice, orzo, pasta …
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Notes
- Chicken thighs are the best parts of chicken as they stay juicy after cooking. You can use boneless, with or without skin, with or without bone. When using thighs without skin and bones, you can use less than 2 pounds.
- Olive oil can be substituted with sunflower or vegetable oil.
- Chicken stock can be substituted with chicken or vegetable broth. Stock cubes will also work. Just adjust the amount to the recipe.
- To make the sauce lighter, you can reduce the half and half to ¼ cup.
- Half and half (US) = Single cream (UK).
- I used cups for dry measurements to measure all the ingredients in this recipe.
Heidy L. McCallum says
What a great chicken recipe- made it in my insta-pot and used your directions— turned out spectacular. Family approved!
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
Thanks for your feedback, Heidy!
Sara Welch says
I love how quick and easy this recipe is! And flavorful too!
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
Thanks, Sara!
Raia Todd says
Honey mustard is one of my favorite flavor combos! And the Instant Pot is always a winner for me. I can’t wait to make this!
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
That’s good to hear :)
Veena Azmanov says
This looks like a quick, easy and delicious and yummy party dish. I love the look and the presentation.
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
Thanks!
Shanika says
I love Honey Mustard and I could only imagine how delicious it is smothered over chicken! This looks great!
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
Thank you, Shanika!
Sara says
This is one of my go to recipes. I love it and eat it a least a couple times a month. I never thicken the sauce and have substituted the honey with maple syrup when I didn’t have honey and it turned out great.
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
That’s great to hear, Sara! Maple syrup sounds like a delicious substitution :)
Carol Jean Gallagher says
You list 4 pounds (900 g) chicken. 900 g is 2 pounds. Is that what you mean?
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
Hi Carol. Thanks so much for pointing out that typo! It should state 2 pounds. I have already fixed the recipe card.
Diane says
Made the chicken paprikash 3 times just excellent
And I have all ingredients on hand. I
Will definitely try your other recipes in the insta pot with chicken. Very pleased with your recipes
Thank you 🇨🇦❣️
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
Thank you so much for your feedback, Diane. I am so happy to hear you like our recipes. Happy instant pot cooking! :)
Robin says
Hi! I have a question: I’m planning on making this with less chicken (1.2 lbs) as it’s just me eating it. Should I adjust the cook time? Thanks!
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
Hi Robin. No, the cooking time stays the same. Enjoy!