Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Instant Pot sesame chicken, a quick and satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This Chinese-inspired recipe combines tender chicken pieces with a rich honey soy sauce, infused with garlic and ginger for an irresistible taste. In just 20 minutes, you can create a meal that’s not only family-friendly but also a healthier alternative to take-out. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a versatile dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (peeled and grated)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (and 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- Add chicken to the Instant Pot along with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, ketchup, and hot sauce. Stir to combine.
- Cover the pot and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
- Release steam carefully by turning the vent to release position.
- Remove the lid and select the sauté setting. Stir in honey and sesame oil.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water; add to the pot and stir until thickened.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg