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    Home » Main Course Recipes » Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

    Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

    Published: May 3, 2021 | This post may contain affiliate links·

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    Instant Pot honey mustard chicken
    Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken garnished with parsley, in a deliciously luscious sauce!

    Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken is made with chicken thighs and bacon cooked in a sinful honey-mustard sauce! Make it in the Instant Pot with this easy step-by-step recipe

    Chicken in honey-mustard sauce on a plate with a fork

    (this recipe was originally published in June 2019 and has been updated)

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    • Why you will love this recipe
    • How to make Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken
    • Tips for making Honey Mustard Chicken in the Instant Pot
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More easy chicken recipes
    • Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

    This recipe for honey mustard chicken is one of my favorites, and readers love it too. Over time, everyone who has made it has always said that they loved everything about this recipe, especially the sauce. The chicken thighs are seared in the Instant Pot first, using the Saute function and then the chicken is cooked together with the honey mustard sauce in the Instant Pot, in the Pressure Cook mode.

    This one-pot recipe is universally loved by kids and adults - my kids cannot have enough of that sauce! Serve it with some Homemade Bread Rolls or double the sauce and spoon it over some Basmati Rice, for a delicious lunch/dinner!

    Why you will love this recipe

    Delicious flavors with simple ingredients: The honey mustard sauce is made up of bacon, garlic, onions, Dijon Mustard, and honey cooked together with the chicken. All these ingredients together make up a delicious flavor base.

    Can be made in the Pressure cooker or Stove-top: Cooking the chicken together with the sauce in the pressure cooker ensures that the chicken soaks up every bit of that delicious flavor. I use my Instant Pot to make this honey mustard chicken, but you could also make this dish on the stove-top if you don’t have a pressure cooker.

    Creamy without added cream: The sauce is creamy without any cream going into it. I just thickened it with some cornflour mixed in water, and it comes out just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon – perfect!

    Honey mustard chicken served on a plate
    Honey mustard chicken served on a plate

    How to make Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

    • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the Instant Pot on the 'Saute' mode for 2-3 minutes, while you prepare the rest of the ingredients
    • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add them to the Instant Pot
    Satuteing chicken in the Instant Pot
    • Let the chicken cook on each side for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Once done, take them out and keep them aside. Don't skip this step, browning the chicken will give it loads of flavor.
    • To the Instant Pot, add chopped-up bacon, diced onions, finely chopped or minced garlic cloves. Saute for a minute.
    Browing chicken in the Instant Pot
    • Add 3/4 cup chicken stock and make sure you deglaze the pot, picking up any browned bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pot, with a spatula.
    • Whisk together 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and 3 tablespoons of honey and add it to the IP. Stir together to combine
    Making the honey mustard sauce
    • Add 1.5 teaspoons paprika powder and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for a minute.
    • Now add the browned chicken thighs back to the sauce.
    Adding chicken back to the honey mustard sauce in teh Instant Pot
    • Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' function for 5 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then perform a quick release of pressure.
    • Open up the lid of the IP and take out the chicken thighs on a serving plate and keep aside.
    Cooking chicken in honey mustard sauce in the Instant Pot
    • In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of cornflour and 2 teaspoons of water, stir and add the mixture to the sauce.
    • Stir it together to combine, and let the sauce thicken. Your honey mustard sauce is done.
    Thickeing the sauce in the Instant Pot

    To serve, plate the chicken on a plate, pour the sauce over the chicken. Your Instant Pot honey mustard chicken is ready to be eaten with a side of crusty bread or salad.

    Honey mustard chicken served on a plate, near a wooden serving tray

    Tips for making Honey Mustard Chicken in the Instant Pot

    Use chicken breast instead of thighs - You can replace skinless breast instead of using chicken thighs. Use whole chicken breast (do not cut it into pieces), and make the recipe as mentioned in the recipe card below.

    Use wholegrain mustard - To make the honey mustard sauce, you can use a mixture of Dijon mustard and wholegrain mustard, instead of just Dijon mustard. Just don't use the yellow mustard that is commonly available in tubes.

    Bacon gives added flavor - I highly recommend adding bacon to the sauce, as mentioned in the detailed recipe card, however, feel free to skip it if you don't have bacon or don't eat bacon.

    Double the sauce - Readers have told me that they have doubled the recipe for just the honey mustard sauce (see detailed recipe card below), and paired it with some rice or bread. You could also do that that if you like to make this honey mustard chicken with more sauce.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a honey mustard sauce made of?

    There are different ways to make Honey mustard sauce, but the most commonly used ingredients are always honey and Dijon mustard. Whole grain mustard can also be used.  Sometimes, vinegar and mayonnaise can be added as well. The ingredients are cooked together briefly and the result is a flavorful sauce that is both sweet and tangy and absolutely delicious.

    Can you freeze honey mustard chicken?

    Yes, this recipe can be cooked ahead and frozen and reheated before eating. Just ensure that you cool completely before freezing and then thaw it completely before reheating.

    What goes with honey mustard chicken

    This Instant Pot honey mustard chicken pairs very well with a side of mashed potatoes, or crispy baked potatoes. You can also pair them with some crusty bread or homemade bread rolls. You can double the recipe for just the sauce and spoon it over some Basmati rice or Jasmine rice as well.

    More easy chicken recipes

    Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

    Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli

    Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken

    Smoked Paprika and Orange Chicken

    Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken garnished with parsley, in a deliciously luscious sauce!

    Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

    Shinta
    This delicious Instant Pot honey mustard chicken is made with chicken thighs and bacon cooked in a sinful honey-mustard sauce that is finger-licking good. Be warned - you'd be tempted to finish off the entire dish in one sitting!
    4.69 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 400 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 chicken thighs skin-on, bone-in
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • Salt and pepper to season

    For the Honey Mustard Sauce

    • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
    • 1 medium yellow onion diced
    • 1.5 ounces or 40 grams bacon chopped
    • 3 tablespoons honey
    • 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
    • ¾ cup chicken broth
    • 1.5 teaspoons paprika powder
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch or cornflour
    • 1-2 tablespoons chopped parsley (to garnish)

    Instructions
     

    • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the Instant Pot on the 'Saute' mode for 2-3 minutes, (use this time to prepare the rest of the ingredients)
    • Once the oil has heated, season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add them to the Instant Pot
    • Let the chicken cook on each side for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Once done, take them out and keep aside on a plate.
    • To the Instant Pot, add chopped-up bacon, diced onions, finely chopped or minced garlic cloves. Sauté for a minute.
    • Add 3/4 cup chicken stock and make sure you deglaze the pot, picking up any browned bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pot, with a spatula.
    • Whisk together 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and 3 tablespoons of honey and add it to the Instant Pot. Stir together to combine.
    • Add 1.5 teaspoons paprika powder and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for a minute.
    • Now add the browned chicken thighs back to the sauce.
    • Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' function for 5 minutes. Once the cooking time is completed, press ‘Keep Warm/Cancel, so that the IP does not default to ‘Keep Warm’ mode. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then perform a quick release of pressure.
    • Open up the lid of the IP and take out the chicken thighs on a serving plate and keep aside, leaving the sauce inside the IP.
    • In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of cornflour and 2 teaspoons of water, stir and add this mixture to the sauce.
    • Stir up the sauce with the cornflour-water mixture to combine, and let the sauce thicken.
    • To serve, garnish with chopped parsley, pour the sauce over the chicken. Serve along with crusty bread or a side of mashed potatoes and a crisp salad.

    Notes

    To prevent a 'Burn' notice on the Instant Pot, ensure that you deglaze the pot before pressure cooking. 
    Chicken thighs can be replaced with chicken breast as well. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 21gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 542IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Honey mustard chicken, Instant pot chicken, instant pot honey mustard chicken
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    Comments

    1. Sara Welch says

      May 03, 2021 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      Another great recipe for my Instant Pot! Served this for dinner last night and it does not disappoint! Easily, a new favorite dish!

    2. Emily says

      May 03, 2021 at 9:49 pm

      5 stars
      I love this Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken! You were right, I wanted to eat the whole thing in one sitting. I will be making this again and again, my family also loved it.

    3. Carrie says

      May 03, 2021 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      That sauce looks so good! And I love that you made this in the instant pot. 🙂

    4. Tara says

      May 03, 2021 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      Honey mustard is a favorite of mine! It looks so good paired with the chicken and bacon. I love how easily everything comes together in the instant pot too.

    5. Wanda says

      May 03, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      Honey mustard is one of my favourite flavour combinations! Can't wait to try this recipe!

    6. Liz says

      March 13, 2021 at 9:28 pm

      Can this be retimed for a 3 quart

      • Shinta says

        March 15, 2021 at 4:26 pm

        The same timings should work for a 3 quart as well. I hope you like it!

    7. Lora says

      April 14, 2020 at 4:59 pm

      How much time if I use 8 thighs? If I double recipe? Do I double the time?

      • Shinta says

        April 14, 2020 at 9:12 pm

        Hi Lora, the time will increase only for the browning of the chicken - as you would nee to do it in two batches. The rest of the time should remain the same. I hope you enjoy!

    8. Marissa says

      December 28, 2019 at 10:41 pm

      Can you used ham instead of bacon ?

      • Shinta says

        January 03, 2020 at 2:51 pm

        Hi Marissa, yes absolutely you could! Enjoy!

    9. Cathy says

      October 03, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      Do you know the carb count in this dish. Looks wonderful but I stick to a Keto diet.

      • Shinta says

        October 06, 2019 at 4:50 pm

        Hi Cathy, unfortunately, it doesnt show in the recipe card (must fix that!) but the carb count is approximately 19 grams per serving

    10. Kristin says

      October 03, 2019 at 4:03 pm

      Can you use chicken breasts instead and what would tour cook time be?

      • Shinta says

        October 06, 2019 at 4:51 pm

        hi Kristin, you can replace the thighs with breasts, keeping the cooking time the same. Apologies for the delay in my response to your question. Hope this helps!

    11. Ly says

      September 17, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      How would you adjust this recipe if you have frozen chicken? Thanks!

    12. Moni says

      September 17, 2019 at 4:45 pm

      Sounds delishes and would like to give it a try. High or low pressure?

      • Shinta says

        September 17, 2019 at 6:58 pm

        thank you, I have tried it on 'High'. Hope you give it a go!

    13. Shawna Kinsman says

      August 09, 2019 at 12:05 am

      4 stars
      I curious, when you say corn flour, do you actually mean corn starch? Thank you

      • Shinta says

        August 12, 2019 at 7:30 pm

        Yes, corn flour is the same as corn starch! Hope you like it

    14. Caitlin says

      July 11, 2019 at 11:16 am

      3 stars
      The sauce was good, but in my case more cornstarch was probably necessary as it didn’t thicken enough.
      If I ever make this again I will try with breasts. All that effort to get nice crispy skin by sautéing, but in the end the skin got so soggy and slimy after it came out of the instant pot that neither my husband or I wanted to eat that part of the chicken.

      • Shinta says

        October 06, 2019 at 6:50 pm

        Thanks for your feedback, many readers have told me they prefer boneless breast pieces without skin. The recipe should work with the same settings and time. Hope you like it with the adjustments you mentioned!

    15. Sophie says

      July 05, 2019 at 4:53 am

      5 stars
      I love instant pot recipes and so does my chicken loving sisters. She will surely love this awesome honey mustard chicken.

    16. SHANIKA says

      July 05, 2019 at 3:55 am

      5 stars
      This Honey Mustard Chicken looks so good! I love that it was made in an Instant Pot! How easy!

    17. Jamie says

      July 05, 2019 at 1:12 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great recipe! I've been looking for more instant pot recipes for chicken. Can't wait to try this!

    18. Sandhya Hariharan says

      July 04, 2019 at 11:43 pm

      5 stars
      Honey Mustard dressing sounds absolutely delicious... I got to try this.

    19. Sylvie says

      July 01, 2019 at 1:41 am

      5 stars
      Honey Mustard is one of my favourite combo ever, and I just don't use my instant pot enough... Now I definitely have a reason to get it out of the pantry to try this yummy recipe!

    20. Elizabeth says

      June 29, 2019 at 6:05 am

      Your blog and instructions say chicken thighs, but ingredients list calls for chicken breast.

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