Instant Pot Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken
If you are looking for a cozy, deeply savory dinner that comes together quickly, this Instant Pot soy braised chicken is one of those recipes you will want to keep on repeat. It delivers rich Chinese-inspired flavor, fall-off-the-bone tender chicken, and naturally sweet braised carrots in a glossy sauce that is perfect for spooning over steamed rice!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup baby carrots or large carrots cut into chunks
Sauce:
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup dark soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup Shaoxing wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 inch ginger sliced
- 2 whole star anise
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauces, water, shaoxing wine, honey, garlic, ginger, and star anise together in a bowl.
- Add the chicken drumsticks and carrots into the Instantpot. Pour in the sauce and star anise to mix.
- Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Allow a natural release for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
- Switch to sauté mode and simmer the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
- Serve hot over steamed rice. Garnish with green onions or a drizzle of sesame oil if desired.