Name: Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 2 tbsp. cornstarch -; 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar -; 1/4 c. ketchup -; 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce -; 1 tsp. ground ginger -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 4 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil -; 1/3 c. bourbon -; 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar -; 3 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces -; Cooked rice or mashed potatoes and sliced scallions, for serving -

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Cooking:

10 min.

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Ingredients for - Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken

1. 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth -

2. 2 tbsp. cornstarch -

3. 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar -

4. 1/4 c. ketchup -

5. 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce -

6. 1 tsp. ground ginger -

7. Kosher salt -

8. Freshly ground black pepper -

9. 4 cloves garlic, minced -

10. 1 tbsp. vegetable oil -

11. 1/3 c. bourbon -

12. 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar -

13. 3 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces -

14. Cooked rice or mashed potatoes and sliced scallions, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken

1. Stage

In a large measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk broth into cornstarch until well combined. Add brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and whisk to combine.

2. Stage

Set Instant Pot to "Sauté." Cook garlic and oil, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and light golden, about 2 minutes. Pour in bourbon and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and broth mixture.

3. Stage

Lock lid and pressure cook on High for 4 minutes. Follow manufacturer's guide for slow release, making sure to wait until cycle is complete before unlocking and removing lid.

4. Stage

Set Pot to “Sauté” and bring mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a gravy consistency, 8 to 10 minutes.

5. Stage

Divide rice among plates. Spoon chicken mixture over. Top with scallions.