Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Pressure Cooker Recipe
Sweet, sticky, and spicy, this pressure cooker chicken dish packs bold flavor into a quick weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken thighs are cooked in sweet chili sauce with brown sugar and spices for a comforting, satisfying glaze that clings to every bite.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker with sauté function
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt for chicken
- ¼ teaspoon salt for sauce
- ⅓-1/2 cup sweet red chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure good browning.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Heat pressure cooker on sauté mode with olive oil and ensure ring/seal is in place.
- Sear chicken thighs until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Whisk together sweet red chili sauce and brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour sauce mixture over chicken in cooker. Seal lid and pressure cook on high for 7 minutes.
- Quick release steam safely. Open lid when pressure drops completely.
- Toss chicken in thickened chili glaze and serve hot.
Notes
Leftovers store well in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze for later. Reheat gently to preserve the sticky glaze.