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Instant Pot Sticky Chicken
Prep Time
5
minutes
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Cook Time
25
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
people
Ingredients
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3
pounds
chicken thighs
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¼
cup
water
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¾
cup
brown sugar
-
divided
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¼
cup
soy sauce
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divided
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2
tablespoons
fresh ginger
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minced
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4
cloves
fresh garlic
-
minced
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½
teaspoon
cayenne
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¼
cup
tomato paste
Instructions
Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce , ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
Add chicken to bowl and toss to coat.
Place chicken in a single layer in the pot and add the remaining marinade and water to the pot.
Cover and lock the lid.
Cook on manual setting/high pressure for 15 minutes.
Allow to naturally release for 5 minutes, the quick release any remaining pressure.
While chicken is cooking, combine remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, soy sauce and tomato paste in a small bowl.
Preheat the broiler.
When chicken is done, place in a single layer on a baking sheet and brush with a generous coating of sauce.
Broil for about 5 minutes or until chicken is slightly crisp.
Keep a close watch on the chicken as it may burn quickly.