Instant Pot Sesame Chicken
Skip the takeout tonight and try this instant pot sesame chicken for dinner instead. A deliciously classic Asian dish ready in half the time it normally is. Lightly sweet and tangy, with a sticky sauce over juicy chicken, this recipe is one to keep around.
Servings: 6
Calories: 439kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs skinless boneless
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 1/4 tsp red crushed pepper optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Cornstarch Slurry
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Add the chicken, soy sauce, honey, water, sesame oil, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes into the Instant Pot sleeve.
- Mix everything well, close the lid, and set the pressure release valve to seal.
- Adjust to pressure cook or manual on high for 4 minutes.
- Cook till done then perform a quick pressure release and open the Instant Pot.
- Select the Sauté setting on low heat.
- Make the cornstarch slurry by combining the cornstarch and water in a mixing bowl until smooth and add this into the sesame chicken and combine.
- Stir frwuently until the sauce thickens, anything up to 5 minutes or to your preference.
- Switch off the heat and serve your Instant Pot Garlic Sesame Chicken over rice and with any desired garnishes.
Notes
Please read the instant pot manual guide before using it.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1245mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg