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Instant Pot Sesame Chicken

Savory Instant Pot Sesame Chicken in Just 20 Minutes

Enjoy this quick and delicious Instant Pot Sesame Chicken, ready in just 20 minutes, packed with sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame oil Vegetable oil is a good substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Adjust to suit your taste.
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce or gluten-free tamari Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can substitute with arrowroot powder.
  • 1/2 cup Cold water For cornstarch slurry.
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Hot cooked rice Switch with quinoa or noodles for variety.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds Optional garnish.
  • 2 pieces Thinly sliced green onions Optional but highly recommended.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Select the sauté setting on your 6-quart Instant Pot. Pour in about 2 tablespoons of sesame oil and let it heat for a minute.
  2. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and brown in the pot for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Return the browned chicken to the pot. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, water, garlic, and red pepper flakes, then pour over chicken.
  4. Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Perform a quick release after cooking.
  5. Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Select the sauté setting on low, stir the slurry into the pot, and simmer until thickened.
  6. Serve the chicken over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with extra veggies or different proteins to suit your taste.

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