Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Sweet, savory, and ready in 30 minutes, this Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken features tender chicken in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Servings 4
Calories 355kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Get prepped: Cut 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs into bite sized pieces. Mince the 2 cloves garlic, grate 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, and slice 2 green onions.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken and sauce to the Instant Pot. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Release pressure: Do a quick release once the cooking time is complete.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Set the Instant Pot to sauté, stir in the slurry, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and 1 tsp Sesame seeds Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Cut chicken into even pieces for even cooking.
- Taste the sauce before cooking and adjust sweetness or saltiness as desired.
- Make extra sauce if you like it really saucy.
- For extra depth, brown the chicken on sauté before adding the sauce.
- Don’t skip the slurry - it makes the sauce cling to the chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1306mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
