Hot Honey Chicken Pressure Cooker Recipe
A sweet and spicy one-pan chicken dinner made fast in the pressure cooker with hot honey, apple cider vinegar, and a seared golden exterior that locks in flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 ¼ to 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup hot honey
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 green onions thinly sliced, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Season the chicken tenders with kosher salt and freshly black pepper. You wanna get that seasoning on every piece so it’s tasty all the way through.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When it’s hot, add the chicken tenders. Let them cook without moving for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Then take ‘em out and set aside.
- Turn down the heat to medium and put the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet. Toss in the minced garlic and stir it around about 30 seconds until you smell that amazing garlic scent.
- Pour in the apple cider vinegar, hot honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring it to a simmer and stir occasionally. Let that sauce thicken a little while you watch for the steam, about 3–5 minutes.
- Put the chicken back into the skillet and give it a few turns. Make sure every piece is shiny with the sauce now. Let it cook in there another 2–3 minutes so the flavors really stick. You’re just about done now.
- Serve the chicken hot, sprinkle those sliced green onions on top if you want. Enjoy the blend of sweet, spicy, and savory when you finally bite in.
Notes
This recipe is also great with chicken thighs, though you'll need to increase the cooking time slightly. For a milder version, use regular honey instead of hot honey. Leftovers store well and reheat beautifully.