Instant Pot Honey Lime Chicken flavored with honey, garlic, soy and lime is an easy dinner made with chicken breasts cooked in a sweet and savory sauce.
Hit SAUTE on the Instant Pot, and when it reads Hot, add the olive oil and brown the chicken breasts for about 2 minutes per side. You will probably have to do this in batches
Transfer chicken to a plate, and cover with foil to keep warm
Add the chicken broth, and deglaze the pot with a wooden spoon or spatula to remove any browned bits from the bottom
Stir in the chopped garlic, lime juice and soy sauce, and hit CANCEL to turn pot off
Place the chicken breasts back in the pot, add the garlic powder, honey and half of the lime zest. Place cover on pot
Turn vent to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 6 minutes. Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure, then will count down and cook
When pot beeps, allow a 10 minute release, then turn vent to release remaining pressure. (Very little pressure is usually left, so your pot may fully release on its own)
When pin drops, remove lid, then remove chicken to a clean platter, and cover to keep warm. Temperature should be 165 degrees, according to a meat thermometer.
Hit Cancel, then SAUTE for about 5 minutes to thicken sauce, if desired. Pour sauce over chicken, sprinkle with remaining lime zest, and serve
Notes
Recipe was made in a 6 quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. If using an 8 quart, increase chicken broth or water to 1 cup.