I must confess… I love my kitchen gadgets, especially my pressure cooker. Low and slow flavor without the time. Instant Pot Honey Ginger Drumsticks is something I threw together a few years ago and has been on a regular rotation ever since. It’s as simple as mixing up the sauce and adding it to the pot with the drumsticks. Chicken that is fall off the bone tender and full of flavor.
I’m always looking to incorporate fresh ginger into a recipe and this one fits the bill. Serve with jasmine rice or noodles and steamed vegetables. Top it off with garnishes such as sliced green onions and a sprinkle of Korean chili flakes. Simple ingredients, set it and forget it, and affordable? This beats take out any day!
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What You’ll Need:
Pressure Cooker– You will need a 6 quart electric pressure cooker. I love my Instant Pot. The one I use allows me to pressure cook and slow cook.
NOTE: If you do not have a pressure cooker, this recipe can be made in a crockpot on high for 4-6 hours.
Chicken Drumsticks- I don’t see too many good recipes using drumsticks. It could just be me, but I’ve always had a hard time finding a way to turn this budget friendly protein into something special.
Coconut Aminos- Coconut aminos is a substitute for soy sauce made from fermented coconut palm sap. It is also lower in sodium and has a much better flavor. In a pinch, you could substitute it for soy sauce in equal parts.
Honey & Brown Sugar- I like to add sweetener to balance out the saltiness of the coconut aminos.
Fresh Ginger Root
Rice Wine Vinegar, Onion Powder, & Garlic
Korean Chili Flakes– Unlike the more traditional chili flakes that are extremely spicy, Korean chili flakes are not very hot, but they do add nice peppery flavor. I use them in SO many recipes and they also make a colorful garnish. I get mine in bulk on Amazon and store them in a large air-tight glass jar.
Green Onions
Looking for more Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Recipes?
The BEST Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Easy One Pot White Chicken Chili
Instant Pot Cuban-Style Pork Tacos
Instant Pot Meyer Lemon Risotto
Instant Pot Shredded Beef Chili
If you try the Instant Pot Honey Ginger Drumsticks or any of my other recipes tag me on Instagram @joymakersandco, I’d love to see what you make!
Instant Pot Honey Ginger Drumsticks
Equipment
- 1 6 quart pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos, or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon korean chili flakes, (optional) garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced, optional garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the water, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, onion powder. Whisk in the honey and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Place the drumsticks into the pot of your pressure cooker and pour the sauce over the top.
- Make sure the silicone ring is inserted into your lid and seal your cooker. Set to pressure cook for 10 minutes on high and let slow release for 10 more minutes.
- Serve the chicken over rice or noodles and your favorite veggie side dish. Garnish with sliced onion and a sprinkle of the Korean chili flakes. Enjoy!
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