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This instant pot Asian recipe for ginger garlic drumsticks is out of this world! Enjoy tender chicken in a sweet and sour sauce that's ready in no time.
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Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks (Ginger Garlic Sauce)

These instant pot chicken drumsticks are tender, juicy, and coated in a flavorful ginger garlic sauce. An easy pressure cooker recipe perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword instant pot asian recipes, instant pot chicken, instant pot chicken drumsticks, instant pot chicken, ginger garlic chicken, pressure cooker chicken, easy chicken dinner, asian chicken recipe, instant pot chicken legs, instant pot drumsticks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 262kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

  • 6-8 chicken drumsticks skin on
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1/2 onion chopped
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Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the sauce ingredients: water, soy, honey, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, and onion until combined
  • Pour sauce in the instant pot
  • Add chicken drumsticks and push them down so they are submerged in the sauce (they don't have to be completely covered in the sauce)
  • Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes (MANUAL 10 MINUTES)
  • Let the drumsticks cool for 5 minutes before releasing the steam (Natural Pressure Release 5 min NPR)
  • Release the steam and hit the saute button so the sauce boils and starts reducing 
  • Remove the drumsticks and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Broil for 2–3 minutes per side until slightly crispy
  • Remove from the oven and place the chicken drumsticks on a platter. Pour sauce over and serve. 

Notes

• For best flavor, use fresh garlic and ginger
• Do not skip the broiling step, it helps caramelize the skin
• Avoid overcrowding the Instant Pot for even cooking
• Let the sauce reduce slightly after cooking for a thicker consistency
• Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F
• Great for meal prep, leftovers reheat well

Nutrition

Serving: 2drumsticks | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1741mg | Potassium: 334mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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