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honey mustard chicken

Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

4.51 from 116 votes
This instant pot honey mustard chicken is an easy, healthy weeknight dinner! You can use chicken breasts or chicken thighs, and the sweet and tangy marinade smothers the chicken for a delicious and simple meal.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Molly

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 (4-6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch or tapioca starch

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Combine honey and water in the bowl of the instant pot. Next, turn the instant pot to saute and leaving the lid off, stir together until the honey dissolves, about 5 minutes. Next, add the mustard, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika and stir to combine.
    1/2 cup honey, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup yellow mustard, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • Add the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot and turn to coat with the honey mustard sauce.
    4 (4-6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Seal the lid and turn the steam valve to the sealing position. Pressure cook (manual cook) on high for 10 minutes. It will take some time to come to pressure then start counting down. When it's done, quick release the remaining steam by turning the valve to the venting position.
  • Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate. Mix the cornstarch with 1 Tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Add to the honey mustard sauce in the instant pot and turn on saute. Allow to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes. Place the chicken back in the sauce and turn to coat.
    1 teaspoon cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • Serve with rice, vegetables or quinoa. Pour extra sauce from the bottom of the Instant Pot over the chicken and enjoy.

Notes

Burn notice: honey can burn quickly because of its sugar content. Be sure to dissolve it well and add enough liquid to the instant Pot. Turn the chicken to coat it in the sauce. If you still see a burn notice, quick release the vent with a wooden spoon, add a splash of water or broth to the pan and deglaze it then continue cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.6g | Protein: 27.5g | Fat: 2.8g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 432mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g
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