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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Pressure Release 10 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 486kcal
Author Kate at Eating in an Instant

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup lite soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and diced green onions optional

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and ground ginger. Set aside.
  • Press sauté.
  • When the pot reads "hot", add the vegetable oil.
  • Stir in the onion until softened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring the entire time.
  • Add chicken thighs, and pour sauce mixture over chicken.
  • Close and lock the lid. Press manual high pressure and adjust the cooking time to 8 minutes. Be sure the pressure release valve is set to sealing. It should take about 10-15 minutes for the pot to come to pressure.
  • When cooking time has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then turn the pressure release valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  • Remove chicken to a plate. The chicken should be cooked to a minimum temperature of 165F.
  • Press sauté.
  • Whisk the cornstarch and water until smooth.
  • Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot, and then stir in the sesame oil.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Return chicken to pot and coat with sauce.
  • Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.

Notes

  • Chicken: Feel free to substitute boneless chicken breast. You may find that you need to decrease the cooking time by 1-2 minutes for chicken breast.
  • Soy sauce: Use low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos for a lower sodium option.
  • Brown sugar: Replace with white sugar or maple syrup for a similar sweetness.
  • Nutritional values are estimates. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1201mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg