Instant Pot Pepper Chicken

Name: Instant Pot Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 cup water; 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 0.5 cup soy sauce; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; ground black pepper to taste

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This Instant Pot recipe for chicken and peppers is one of our favorite meals. I received an Instant Pot for Christmas and used the ingredients I had on hand to make it. Serve over rice.

Submitted by Carla nicole

Updated on January 22, 2025

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

6

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup water
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, peeled
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Place chicken thighs and water in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Leave chicken in the pot; drain and discard all liquid.
Switch to the Sauté function. Add bell peppers, onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and black pepper.
Cook until most of the liquid is evaporated, vegetables are soft, and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken thighs should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Tips

If using frozen chicken in Step 1, cook for 25 minutes.

Editor's Note:

Based on some reviews, we have added water in Step 1 for cooking the chicken.

282 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234	Calories
9g	Fat
21g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 234
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 1253mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 17g	33%
Vitamin C 34mg	38%
Calcium 32mg	2%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 283mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.