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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken is your go-to for an easy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory glaze proves to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it over rice for a delicious meal tonight!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 green onions chopped for topping
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Instant Pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
  2. In a large shallow bowl add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and the chicken cubes and toss to coat.
  3. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and once hot add the canola oil.
  4. Once the oil is hot, add the diced chicken in the Instant Pot, cook in batches, and quickly brown on all sides.
  5. Add the browned chicken to the IP and pour the sauce on top, give it a quick stir.
  6. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and turn the vent to seal. Press “pressure cook” and set the timer to 5 minutes. Once cooking time is over, do a quick release.
  7. Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken from the sauce and transfer to a large bowl.
  8. Set the Instant Pot to the “sauté” setting and bring sauce to a simmer.
  9. Stir together corn starch and water in a bowl until smooth, and whisk into the sauce until thickened.
  10. Turn off the Instant Pot, transfer cooked chicken back to the pressure cooker and stir well to coat in the sauce.
  11. Garnish the Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki with chopped spring onions, sesame seeds and serve over rice.

Notes

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