Easy Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken

A fork is on the plate under the Instant Pot Bourbon chicken in a bowl.

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Easy Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken

When you can't get to New Orleans or Bourbon Street, make this Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken at home to get the taste right in your own home! Let your pressure cooker do the hard work for you and you'll have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 294kcal

Author: Lynn Polito

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
4 Garlic Cloves Minced
1 tablespoon Ginger Grated
¼ cup Bourbon
½ cup Brown Sugar
¼ cup Soy Sauce
1 cup Chicken Broth
1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Instructions

Cut the chicken into pieces. Turn the Instant Pot on the saute setting. Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Turn the chicken until all sides are browned.
Cancel saute mode and add the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, bourbon whiskey, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the cook time to 15 minutes on high pressure.
After 15 minutes, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, quick release the remaining pressure.
Take a cup of the cooking liquid and place it in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch to the small bowl and mix well. Add the cornstarch mixture to the Instant Pot and set the Instant Pot back to saute. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Feel free to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs.
Add red pepper flakes if your family likes spicy food!

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